Apprentices go on a study tour
Published: 26-11-2019
Agricultural apprentices from Cornwall and Devon have headed off on a tour of Dorset, Berkshire and Gloucestershire visiting a variety of different farms. Level 4 agricultural business management apprentices from Duchy College had an action-packed time visiting Orchid Dairy, a milking sheep unit where all milk is processed and sold via yoghurt and cheese. […]
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Duchy College opens doors for advice morning
Published: 11-11-2019
One of the UK’s leading agricultural colleges will be playing host to prospective learners on Saturday 23 November. Held between 10am and 12; the opening up of the Duchy College Stoke Climsland campus will give people a chance to explore the options available and to get advice for their future career. Advisors will […]
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Popular family Open Day to awaken the senses
Published: 12-06-2019
To conclude a successful year, an increased number of students and new industry partnerships, Duchy College Rosewarne is celebrating with its popular free annual Open Day. Staff and students at the specialist countryside campus near Camborne are busy preparing for their family Open Day on Sunday 23rd June. Tractors are being polished, flower […]
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Urgent call for land-based engineers
Published: 02-04-2019
Despite substantial wages, a dramatic shortfall in the number of land based engineers is impacting heavily on the ability to feed and house future generations, according to experts. Land-based engineering is the maintaining of equipment that ranges from tractors and combines, farm machinery, dairy equipment, chainsaws and forestry tools, off-road vehicles through to the […]
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First female engineering higher apprentice for Sisna Park Plymouth
Published: 15-02-2019
A local apprentice is celebrating becoming the first female level 4 engineering apprentice for Sisna Park Plymouth. When Danielle Scott was 15, she completed some engineering work experience organised through her school. “I then started to enjoy making things at home, helping my Dad out with the bikes and issues with the cars, just really […]
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Access skilled staff with a stockperson apprenticeship
Published: 04-01-2019
With Brexit looming, the impact of recruiting and retaining reliable staff has already caused concerns and issues within the farming community. You may be far too familiar with the difficulties in accessing skilled people to help with the care and welfare of your livestock; or to assist with harvesting crops. “Investing in an apprentice […]
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Securing the future of Horticulture
The Horticulture and Landscaping Industry contributes approximately £24.2 billion to the UK economics but also plays an important role in our society. Enhancing healthy lives and communities, whilst maintaining sustainable landscapes and protecting our environment. The new standard Horticulture Landscaping Operative apprenticeship delivered by Bicton College and Duchy College aims to help secure vital […]
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Region’s best companies return to battle at Apprenticeship Games
The Apprenticeship Games for apprentices and their employers is back for 2019 following a successful inaugural event of challenges and competition. The games pitch companies against each other in a bid to find the region’s ‘Apprentice Team of the Year’, who will be handed the games’ specially designed torch. Taking place at Duchy College, Stoke […]
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Equine groom apprenticeship fundamental for the welfare of horses
Published: 15-11-2018
In an effort to keep up with innovation and technological progress within the multi-billion pound equine industry, a new apprenticeship has been developed. Bicton College and Duchy College have supported the fast-paced sector by delivering the new Level 2 Equine Groom standard apprenticeship that has been designed by employers for employers. “The equine groom is […]
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Portuguese past inspires passion for plants
Published: 28-08-2018
A small holding in Portugal sparked a love of all things horticultural for a student turned teacher in Cornwall. Former Duchy College student Sid Hill, 24, is ready and raring to start his first full academic year helping students follow their horticulture dream, fully equipping them to enter a growing industry. Sid, who […]
