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Our Foundation Studies programme is a supportive, inclusive and exciting post-16 provision providing support and development for learners with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. At Houghall, learners can access our vocational programmes including agriculture and animal care.

Our Foundation Studies programme is a supportive, inclusive and exciting post-16 provision providing support and development for learners with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. At Peterlee, learners can access our vocational programmes including catering, performing arts, media and more.

This course is designed for students new to the construction sector and who have an interest in painting and decorating, providing a basic introduction to decorating skills.

This Level 2 course will help you perfect skills such as applying paint materials by brush and roller, standard wallpapers to non-complex walls, decorative finishes and paint materials by HVLP spray. The main focus of the level 2 programme is to enhance skills, knowledge and behaviours ready for industry. Sessions will be delivered in both a workshop environment (for practical work) and a classroom environment (for theory work). Also incorporated into the study programme will be maths & English, tutorial, work experience, academic tutorial and relevant trips & guest visits.

The aim of this 10-week course is to provide a safe introduction to the Horticulture sector. Giving you vital industry insight to help you make informed career decisions and allow you to progress to further qualifications and employment opportunities. We hope it will inspire you to grow and to continue learning.

This course covers the skills and knowledge required to competently spray pesticides. Learn how to prepare and use a hand held pesticide applicator.

This course covers the skills and knowledge required to competently spray pesticides. On completion of the course you will have the NPTC Award.

This course covers the use of handheld leaf blowers and vacuums, including pre-use checks, maintenance, identification of controls and operating the machine to blow or collect vast amounts of leaves to its capacity.

This NPTC course covers the skills and knowledge required to operate a Brushcutter/Strimmer in a safe and competent manner.

This course covers the use of hedgecutters, the range of machines, pre-start checks and basic maintenance, fuel mixing and basic pruning techniques and systems.