Treherbert Open Day – 28th June

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

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!)
– Level 2 in Regenerative Horticulture
– Level 2 in Forestry and Arboriculture
– Level 2 in Nature Restoration

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

Our further education 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.

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What to Expect? 

Gain an insight into what BMC can offer you, as well as giving you the opportunity to get involved in our interactive activities and mini workshops!

• Find out more about all of our courses
• Meet and greet some of our fabulous, knowledgeable staff
• Take a tour around the town and our learning sites
• Take part in a short woodworking workshop with Forestry Tutor, Tom. Watch some demos, and have a go yourself at using some tools and shaping some wood!
• Work with our Public Education Officer, Magda, on another mini workshop about climate change. We’ll be doing a drop-in collaging activity to create a collective piece of artwork that shows what a positive future could look like. As we create, we’ll think and talk about the skills we need to build that future, and how the courses can help!
• Refreshments available

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Scheduled Sessions:

11am – Welcome and refreshments at The Old Library

11.30am – Gain short Introductions to our courses in Regenerative Horticulture, Forestry and Arboriculture, Nature Restoration, Land-Based Studies (NEW!), and Change in Practice

11.45am – Take a short walk to our Forestry site and join our Course Taster Workshops

• Discover more about the course content
• Have a go at some woodworking, and watch some demos with Forestry tutor, Tom
• Ask any questions you might have!

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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 (C&G)