Horticulture at the Land-based Careers Day, Northop College

On Monday 7th March 2011, Year 11 pupils from local high schools got the opportunity to gain hands-on practical experience at a land-based careers day held at Northop College.

During the course of the day, students met with professionals with extensive experience in the sector and took part in two sessions from areas delivered at the site. In Animal Care sessions, students handled a range of animals and undertook health checks on guinea pigs and rabbits. Those with an interest in Horse Care were treated to riding demonstrations and a horse handling session. Green fingered pupils got the opportunity to design and then create a garden and pupils interested in careers in land-based engineering learnt about tractors and other vehicles used in the industry. Students interested in the world of floristry made wristlets that they were able to take away with them as a souvenir of the day.

Pupils also got the chance to see the investment in facilities that is taking place at the site in the shape of a new £3m Learning Centre and fully refurbished classrooms with state-of-the-art learning resources. Students were also able to see that building work is nearly complete on a sector leading £1.8m Animal Care Centre due to be complete in just a few months time and ready to accept students in September 2011.

Northop College, which is part of the Deeside College group of colleges, is renowned for delivering first class land-based education. The picturesque site, which has undergone some remarkable changes in the last two years, offers courses from entry to level 3 in Animal Care, Horse Management, Land-based Engineering, Floristry and Horticulture.

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