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Treherbert Open Day – 22nd March

Join us for our Open Day in Treherbert, in partnership with Welcome to Our Woods, where you can discover more about our courses!

Come along for free

We will be showcasing our educational offers, including our one-year-long, fully funded NVQ’s in partnership with NPTC Group of Colleges and Welcome to Our Woods*:

– Level 1 in Land-Based Studies (NEW! Webpage coming soon)
– Level 2 in Regenerative Horticulture
– Level 2 in Forestry and Arboriculture
– Level 2 in Nature Restoration

Learn a little about our brand-new degree course: BA (Hons) Sustainable Futures: Arts, Ecology and Systems Change. (Talgarth location only)

Our NVQ courses are practical, hands-on, and multi-disciplined, which will help you develop a sustainable and rewarding career! Read more about the course content by following the links above.


What to Expect? 

Our Open Day will provide you with an insight into what BMC & Welcome to our Woods can offer you, as well as giving you the opportunity to get involved in our interactive activities.

  • Find out more about all of our courses and different locations
  • Meet and greet some of our fabulous, knowledgeable staff
  • Find out about our past, present and future one-day and residential short courses, and buy your tickets
  • Have a wander around the learning sites available in Treherbert
  • Have a go on our shave horse (weather permitting)
  • Refreshments available

Scheduled Sessions:

11am – Welcome and refreshments

11.30am–1pm – NVQs in Regenerative Horticulture, Forestry and Arboriculture, Nature Restoration, Land-Based Studies (NEW!), and Change in Practice

  • Discover more about the course content
  • Meet some of our tutors
  • Q&A

1.15pm onwards – Q+A’s and Tour


Where to find our Treherbert Open Day

Lock in your place now by emailing events@blackmountainscollege.uk or just come along on the day! We welcome those of all ages.

*Known as Practical Horticulture, Work-Based Trees and Timber & Countryside and Environment (C&G)

Welcome to Our Woods, Bute St, Treherbert, Treorchy CF42 5NR


Saturday 22nd March, 11am – 2.30pm

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