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Uncorking Excellence: Plumpton College Launches National Competency Framework to Elevate UK Wine Industry Education
Plumpton College, home to the UK's centre of excellence in wine education, training, and research, is thrilled to announce the launch of the National Competency Framework (NCF). The NCF represents a significant milestone in...
Category: College News
Bridging Theory and Practice: How Plumpton College Prepares Students for a Successful Agricultural Career
Our courses are ideal for students who want to learn more about the broader aspects of agriculture. The courses prepare students competently at the start of their careers and support them as they progress onto the next level of qualification to allow students to develop skills at a higher level to develop their managerial skills.
Plumpton College's New Higher Level Apprenticeship
Discover our NEW Level 4 Apprenticeship programme as well as the latest changes to apprenticeships for 2025.
Category: Forestry & Arboriculture
National Residential Bursary for Level 3 Agriculture or Equine Prospective Students
Do you live 30 miles from Plumpton College in Kent, Hampshire, Surrey or Sussex and want to study a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture or Equine Management? Our Residential Bursary Scholarship could be for you!
Apply today and receive up to 75%* of your accommodation fees paid for the two years of the study programme where they are based at the college.
* terms and conditions apply
Plumpton College hosts the third annual South East Future of Farming Conference
For the third year, the conference will be held at Plumpton College's £10m AgriFood Centre in Sussex, run by the college, CLA and Virgin Money, on Thursday, 10 April 2025 from 3pm to 7.30pm.
Travel Update
Update 9th January 2025
We can confirm all bus routes are in operation this morning and the college will be open as usual. Given the size of the area covered by the college bus network it is likely that differing road conditions...
Apprentice wins Agricultural Apprentice of the year at the 2024 Landex LBEL Awards
The second annual Land-based & Environment Learner (LBEL) Awards were held on 21 November at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham, celebrating the accomplishments of students in the agricultural and environmental sectors.
Commended in Three Categories for the AoC Beacon Awards 24/25
This recognition celebrates our commitment to excellence in education and our dedication to making a meaningful impact in the lives of our students and response to a changing world. We couldn't be prouder of our team for their hard work and passion that made this possible.
New Heritage Bursary Announced with Plumpton College
Sussex Heritage Trust announced today a new partnership with Plumpton College, offering heritage educational opportunities for people based in Sussex.
Plumpton celebrates high pass rates
Plumpton College Celebrates Another Year of Outstanding Results with High Pass Rates Across Courses
Learn more about our history
Since the original 400-acre College farm was bought back in 1919, Plumpton College has certainly seen a lot of changes.
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