Not really professional qualifications; this section covers craft courses which can be anything using traditional skills e.g. hurdle making, felting or basketweaving. Although some of these may not be necessary to your ultimate work related goals they are complementary to an all-round countryside knowledge and are vital in keeping alive ancient skills and traditions; and they all make for an enjoyable, informative experience.
This section includes photography.
This course aims to provide a platform from which to explore the craftsmanship found within this unique aspect of our social and woodland heritage. We focus on wooden bows which historically have informed so much of life in this temperate home of ours. See website for more Info.
This foundation degree in Floristry Design is focused on developing your knowledge and understanding of a broad range of floristry skills and techniques, supported with essential theoretical studies.
This Level 2 Technical Certificate is a practical, work-related course designed to give students a broad understanding and appreciation of the floristry industry. Students have the opportunity to put the design and customer service skills gained at the college into practice in their weekly placement with an established floristry business.
www.cafre.ac.uk/ CAFREenquiries@daera-ni.gov.uk 028 9442 6601
Floristry is a creative, innovative and stimulating career and this course will give you the opportunity to gain an industry recognised qualification. It offers an excellent starting point for those who are seeking a career in floristry, whether school leavers or mature students. Covering basic floristry skills, we focus on how to use colour, texture and balance within commercial designs, funeral and wedding work, along with work experience in a retail florist.
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You will study a Level 2 City and Guilds Certificate in Engineering and Certificate in Forgework. You will develop your skills in welding and in the forge to have the specialist skills and knowledge to move forwards into employment or an apprenticeship.
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This is an advanced course which enables you to progress to a higher level of commercial floristry. The course delivery allows you to experiment with techniques , and learn advanced wedding bouquets creation, large scale event design and development of sympathy tributes. You will also have the opportunity to work with our specialist wedding florist on commercial wedding designs.
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This is a practical, work-based diploma in Work-based Floristry course. The course can be completed through the Apprenticeships NI Framework. It is designed to develop the skills of those working in the floristry industry, who have achieved a Level 2 Floristry qualification, or who have extensive industry experience.
www.cafre.ac.uk/ CAFREenquiries@daera-ni.gov.uk 028 9442 6601
This is a personal development course, aimed to further improve your bushcraft skills, awakening your senses to a broad period of time when our ancestors lived in, and with, the northern forests.
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Learn traditional woodland management through the Level 2 course in Coppicing and Greenwood Trades at Black Mountains College, focusing on sustainable land use and practical craftsmanship. Obtain your chainsaw licence as an additional qualification integrated into the course and prepare for future careers in the forestry sector.
c-js.info/40lWJks studyfe@blackmountainscollege.uk 01874 711888
If you are interested in any of the courses detailed please contact ONLY the person, centre, telephone number or email address and remember to mention that you saw the listing in CJS Training Directory. For all courses assume that booking is required and a fee may be applicable.
