If you are a new entrant farmer, trainee or apprentice or a farmer/grower who would like to know more about Regenerative Agriculture then this course is for you….

Funded by the Department of Education and Devon County Council, the Apricot Centre will be hosting Skills Bootcamps Training throughout 2024.

This course is certified as a Level 2 equivalent by Ofqual and the Crossfields Institute as a certificate in Regenerative Land-Based Systems and also provides the Permaculture Association Certificate in Introduction to Permaculture as part of the Governments Skills for Life - Skills Bootcamps Scheme.

The Apricot Centre has been awarded a grant to be able to provide training for people who are self employed, employees (or employers!) in land based businesses and food production, making it FREE for participants.

Our  bootcamp training offers an authentic education opportunity to those already working within the industry to gain further experience and knowledge in Regenerative Food Systems and an Introduction to Permaculture Qualification.

It is also a great way to expand your skills and knowledge and take your first steps in shifting towards Regenerative Agriculture from any background.

Designed for people 19+ to 103 years old!  We welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds and life experiences.  You must be Self Employed or PAYE employment. If employer funded your employer will be asked to contribute 10-30% of the cost of the course. ( £242 - £726 dependant on business size) Please contact Rachel if this may hold back your application as we have bursaries available. Please note that when applying as an individual or self-employed, you must be a resident of Devon. If you are sponsored by your employer, your employer’s registered address has to be in Devon.

THIS SHORT COURSE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY WILL HELP YOU:

- Progress your career in  regenerative farming;

- Develop a further understanding of a circular food economy;

- Develop regenerative land based systems on current or future land;

- Develop your business or diversify your existing one using regenerative methods to meet the current ELMS requirements.

Topics that we aim to cover:

1. Introduction to regenerative land based studies

2. Soil ecology for regenerative systems

3. Plant ecology for regenerative systems

4. Introduction to Permaculture principles and ethics

5. Agroforestry

6. Agroecology principles and practices – pest, disease and weed control

7. Diversification in business

8. Principles of regenerative business management

9. Biodynamic farming and growing

10. Holistic livestock management for regenerative land based systems

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8. Practical Horticultural Skills (Spring/Summer cohorts 2024)

The content of the cohort you have chosen will be discussed with you upon your informal interview, where we may recommend the most appropriate cohort for you based on what you would like to get out of the course.

DATES OF TRAINING 

The 12 sessions will take place on Wednesdays, 9am- 4pm. Dates are specified for each cohort upon application and confirmed once you are accepted on a course. Bank holidays and half-terms might affect course days.

You must attend 80% of the course to complete.

Current cohorts:

Summer 2024 - estimated dates 3rd July to 18th September

Autumn 2024 - estimated dates 4th September to 27th November

Winter 2024/25 - estimated dates 27th November 2024 to 5th March 2025

Spring 2025 - estimated dates 26th February to 28th May 2025

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications are continuously open for 2024 cohorts.

Please click on the “Apply Now” button below and complete the application form as best you can, if you need support to complete the form call Rachel Phillips and we will set up a telephone call application process.

rachelphillips@apricotcentre.co.uk
07540445851 Please call only during work hours.