Description
About the Venue:
James Coles & Sons (Nurseries) Ltd is a fifth-generation family-owned business that began trading in 1913, employs over 100 staff with more than 550 acres of land, and produces and grows trees, shrubs, grasses and herbaceous stock from their Central Midlands nursery units, delivering direct to Amenity Landscape, Inter-nursery and Wholesale trades. All stock is grown, graded and offered to fully comply with the National Plant Specification.
About the Tutor:
Dan Easters is a former university lecturer and runs CPD-accredited National Plant Specification (NPS) Courses during the Summer months.
About This 1 Day Course:
Do you want to learn more about how to specify trees and shrubs? Or maybe you’re looking to gain a competitive edge by upskilling?
This qualification is aimed at helping people new to the industry and experienced gardeners/landscapers and designers become more confident when ordering plants from commercial nurseries. On the course you will learn how to effectively place orders using all the jargon, be able to spot when something isn’t right when your order is delivered, and how to confidently resolve any problems that arise when dealing with nurseries. This is sure to save you lots of time and money over the years and make you look even more professional in the eyes of clients.
In addition to receiving a formal qualification upon successful completion of this day, you’ll also gain:
- Confidence when specifying, ordering, handling, or maintaining plants.
- Knowledge of the sizes and forms of trees and shrubs available from UK nurseries.
- An insight into nursery stock production at James Coles & Sons (Nurseries) Ltd.
Whether you’re a newcomer to the industry or want to formalise your knowledge, this day will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to confidently specify a wide variety of plants. This CPD accredited National Plant Specification (NPS) 1 day Course is designed to empower professionals with the essential skills needed to operate effectively in today’s dynamic commercial horticulture environment.
It is a hands-on practical course as well as theory. At the end (after lunch) you will have the opportunity to take a behind the scenes tour of James Coles & Sons (Nurseries) Ltd. They have multiple sites in the area (you will need to use your own transport) and you are welcome to visit some or all that are available on the day. It is one of the largest and busiest nurseries of its type in the UK so some areas may be too active to explore.
Here are some key highlights of the CPD accredited National Plant Specification (NPS) 1 day Course:
- A day of immersive learning and skills development
- Comprehensive Curriculum: The course covers the National Plant Specification (NPS) and includes hands-on experience with the nursery tree and plant stocks.
- Expert Instructor: Led by an industry expert with extensive experience in horticulture and continuous professional development.
- Interactive Workshop: Engaging sessions, group activities, and practical demonstrations to enhance the learning application of the NPS.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your professional network.
NB: A written examination will be included.
This course is rarely available in the UK and places will fill up fast, so early booking is essential.
Timings:
9.00am – 4.00pm
Refreshments:
Tea, coffee, water, biscuits and lunch will be provided.
Important:
Please wear suitable clothing (including waterproofs if necessary) and footwear such as boots, a coat etc.
Please bring gloves as there will be handling of plants.
Cost:
Members £100 | Non-Members £120
An e-ticket will be emailed to the address that you booked your place with, and a copy can be found in the ‘Tickets’ section of your Working for Gardeners account.
Booking Cancellations:
Cancellations received 15+ days out from an event date will qualify for a 50% refund.
Cancellations received 14 or less days out from an event date do not qualify for a refund.
Tickets are non-transferable.
Terms and Conditions.
