- Course Dates
- 3 February 2025 - 3 February 2025
- Duration
1 day
- Location
- Plumpton College
Course Overview
It's never been more important to take an integrated approach to weed management - find out why with our dedicated training.
With the future of pesticides becoming a hot topic of discussion, it's more important than ever to use chemicals alongside non-chemical alternatives to create an integrated approach to weed management that is both effective and sustainable.
Not only will you leave with a nationally recognised certificate, but you'll also walk away with the knowledge of non-chemical weed control options available to you and be able to create an integrated approach to weed management that is both effective and sustainable.
Course Description
This is a training-only course.
You'll cover the following sessions:
- Weeds and invasive plant species
- Legislation and best practice
- The weed – friend or foe?
- Designing weeds away
- Pesticides
- Electricity
- Hot water
- Hot foam
- Mechanical
- Weed burners/Infrared
- Integrated weed management – examples and scenarios
Although this course is suitable for operators, it will be of particular benefit to the decision-makers.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.
Financial support, course fees and work experience at Plumpton College
Bursaries
Financial support could be available depending on eligibility criteria which could help fund travel, course equipment, or more.
Course Fees
Students aged 24+ who are studying a second Level 3 course or aged 24+ who are studying their first Level 3 course will have to pay tuition fees, depending on the course.
Students on low income who can prove they earn less than £25,000 (from September 2024); are unemployed; or receive state benefits could be entitled to a tuition fee waiver.
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