Further Education
Vocational Courses
Each of our year-long courses offer the opportunity to gain unique skills and experience for a rewarding, sustainable career. You’ll learn via practical indoor and outdoor learning backed up with classroom theory taught by passionate and experienced teachers.
Tuition is fully funded by the Welsh Government, you will need to ensure you can cover your own costs of living for the duration of the course.
Our courses are accredited by City and Guilds and validated by NPTC Group of Colleges.
Applications for Further Education courses starting in January 2026 are now closed.
What is a DIPLOMA?
A diploma is a certification that provides you with hands-on skills in a specific vocation or trade, showing you have a certain level of knowledge and practical experience.
Diplomas are highly recognised qualifications across the UK and worldwide.
Level 1’s are the equivalent to 3-4 GCSEs at grades 2-3 (D-E)
Level 2’s are the equivalent to 4-5 GCSEs at grades 4-9 (A*-C)
Level 3’s are the equivalent to 2 A-Levels
Our courses are:
- Available to anyone aged 16+
- Fully funded by the Welsh Government for UK residents – free to study!
- 1 academic year long
- Focused on practical learning
- A route to a career with no examinations
- A certification to demonstrate a national standard
CHOOSE YOUR PATHWAY
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Regenerative Horticulture Level 2 Certificate (PART-TIME)
Howey, Llandrindod wells
An 18-week practical course encompassing organic, permaculture and no-dig principles.
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