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Thurs 20 June '13   9.30am - 4.30pm

RDPE Thinning Control for Timber Production

With: David Saunders
thinning woodland trees
Booking Info: The training courses are for anyone involved in agriculture, horticulture and forestry with the following eligibility provisos:- Attendees must be engaged in a business or employed by an organisation or social enterprise which is dependent on agriculture or woodland or utilises any woodland or forest products and have left full time education, be over 18 (although in some instances 16 -17 year olds are eligible if not in an apprenticeship and have left full time education). Self-declaration will be required that they intend to work in the agriculture or forestry sectors within 6 months of receiving training. Courses can be taken as an adjunct to a standard apprenticeship, to improve the training and knowledge transfer currently being undertaken by new entrants to the sector. For more information and to discuss your requirements and eligibility please contact Don Cranfield on 01273 892031 or Sarah Blackford on 01580 879547.
Cost: £95 RDPE £38
24-28 June '13   9.30am - 5pm

Oak Timber Framing

With: Chris Nutley and Will English, Sussex Oak Framers
oak timber framing

This is a very popular course, early booking is essential. This five day course organised by Woodnet and Plumpton College at Flimwell is for those interested in learning how to construct an oak framed building. It is a practical hands-on course with participants working together to construct and erect an 10ft by 10ft frame with a roof. You will learn the main skills required to lay out the frame, mark and cut the joints, construct the roof, make the pegs, and erect the frame. The course uses hand tools with demonstration of the use of power tools. Your tutors, Chris Nutley and Will English of Sussex Oak Framers, will guide you through the week, teaching you the practical skills and explaining the stages in planning and managing a timber frame project. Timber Framing May 2012 “Excellent Course, brilliant, inspirational.”
The building is available to purchase after the event. Building not as pictured.
Plumpton College at Flimwell is part of Plumpton College Centre for Sustainable Food Farming Forestry, please visit www.foodfarmingforestry.co.uk for information about other courses.

Booking Info:

Places limited to 10. Advance booking is essential. To book a place, please see Contact Details below.

Cost: £425
Fri 28 June '13   9.30am - 4.30pm

RDPE National Vegetation Classification as a Management Tool

With: Paul Atkins
Booking Info: The training courses are for anyone involved in agriculture, horticulture and forestry with the following eligibility provisos:- Attendees must be engaged in a business or employed by an organisation or social enterprise which is dependent on agriculture or woodland or utilises any woodland or forest products and have left full time education, be over 18 (although in some instances 16 -17 year olds are eligible if not in an apprenticeship and have left full time education). Self-declaration will be required that they intend to work in the agriculture or forestry sectors within 6 months of receiving training. Courses can be taken as an adjunct to a standard apprenticeship, to improve the training and knowledge transfer currently being undertaken by new entrants to the sector. For more information and to discuss your requirements and eligibility please contact Don Cranfield on 01273 892031 or Sarah Blackford on 01580 879547.
Cost: £136 RDPE £54.50
Sat 29 June '13   10am - 3pm

Open Day at The Woodland Enterprise Centre Flimwell - Courses

With: Plumpton College and Woodnet

Open Day at Woodland Enterprise Centre, Flimwell, TN5 7PR

Come and see the range of courses provided by Plumpton College and Woodnet.

Adult short courses; 12 week tree surgery course; Diploma in forestry; Trees and Timber Apprenticeships; Careers Advice and Information in forestry.

Look at the award winning buildings constructed of local timber and see the oak timber frame that you can build on a five day course at Flimwell.

Tours of the woodland. Refreshments.

Booking Info:

No need to book, just turn up. Free entry.

Cost: Free
Sat 13 July '13   9.30am - 4.30pm

Walking and Thumb Stick Making

With: Peter Blatcher

Learn the creative and relaxing craft of Stick Making on a one day course organised by Plumpton College and Woodnet at the Woodland Enterprise Centre Flimwell.  Take a woodland walk to select suitable wood for making sticks, learn techniques for straightening & preparing the stick how to assemble, glue and varnish your created stick learn the various options for the finial finials are available to purchase at an additional cost

Take your stick home at the end of the day

 

Booking Info:

Please book in using the contact details below

Cost: £95
Wed 24 July '13   9.30am - 4.30pm

RDPE Sawmilling in the Woodland

With: Tim Saunders Rother Forestry and Alex Livingstone Plumpton College
Booking Info: The training courses are for anyone involved in agriculture, horticulture and forestry with the following eligibility provisos:- Attendees must be engaged in a business or employed by an organisation or social enterprise which is dependent on agriculture or woodland or utilises any woodland or forest products and have left full time education, be over 18 (although in some instances 16 -17 year olds are eligible if not in an apprenticeship and have left full time education). Self-declaration will be required that they intend to work in the agriculture or forestry sectors within 6 months of receiving training. Courses can be taken as an adjunct to a standard apprenticeship, to improve the training and knowledge transfer currently being undertaken by new entrants to the sector. For more information and to discuss your requirements and eligibility please contact Don Cranfield on 01273 892031 or Sarah Blackford on 01580 879547.
Cost: £133 RDPE £53
Fri 26 July '13   9.30am - 4.30pm

RDPE Bats in the Woodland

With: Roger Jones
bat box
Booking Info:

The training courses are for anyone involved in agriculture, horticulture and forestry with the following eligibility provisos:- Attendees must be engaged in a business or employed by an organisation or social enterprise which is dependent on agriculture or woodland or utilises any woodland or forest products and have left full time education, be over 18 (although in some instances 16 -17 year olds are eligible if not in an apprenticeship and have left full time education). Self-declaration will be required that they intend to work in the agriculture or forestry sectors within 6 months of receiving training. Courses can be taken as an adjunct to a standard apprenticeship, to improve the training and knowledge transfer currently being undertaken by new entrants to the sector. For more information and to discuss your requirements and eligibility please contact Don Cranfield on 01273 892031 or Sarah Blackford on 01580 879547.

Cost: £91 RDPE £36.50
Tues 30 July '13   9.30am - 4.30pm

RDPE Silvicultural Systems

RDPE Silviculture
Booking Info:

The training courses are for anyone involved in agriculture, horticulture and forestry with the following eligibility provisos:- Attendees must be engaged in a business or employed by an organisation or social enterprise which is dependent on agriculture or woodland or utilises any woodland or forest products and have left full time education, be over 18 (although in some instances 16 -17 year olds are eligible if not in an apprenticeship and have left full time education). Self-declaration will be required that they intend to work in the agriculture or forestry sectors within 6 months of receiving training. Courses can be taken as an adjunct to a standard apprenticeship, to improve the training and knowledge transfer currently being undertaken by new entrants to the sector. For more information and to discuss your requirements and eligibility please contact Don Cranfield on 01273 892031 or Sarah Blackford on 01580 879547.

Cost: £126 RDPE £54.50
Wed 31 July '13   9.30am - 4.30pm

RDPE Woodland Management - Increasing Biodiversity

With: David Saunders
woodland bio diversity
Booking Info: The training courses are for anyone involved in agriculture, horticulture and forestry with the following eligibility provisos:- Attendees must be engaged in a business or employed by an organisation or social enterprise which is dependent on agriculture or woodland or utilises any woodland or forest products and have left full time education, be over 18 (although in some instances 16 -17 year olds are eligible if not in an apprenticeship and have left full time education). Self-declaration will be required that they intend to work in the agriculture or forestry sectors within 6 months of receiving training. Courses can be taken as an adjunct to a standard apprenticeship, to improve the training and knowledge transfer currently being undertaken by new entrants to the sector. For more information and to discuss your requirements and eligibility please contact Don Cranfield on 01273 892031 or Sarah Blackford on 01580 879547.
Cost: £95 RDPE £38
 
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