🌿 Horticulture Training: Grow Skills for a Safer, Greener Future
The horticulture industry plays a vital role in creating and maintaining green spaces, growing produce, and supporting the environment. From landscaping and grounds maintenance to nursery work and conservation, horticulture professionals are essential to both rural and urban spaces.
At Kentra Training, we offer practical, hands-on Horticulture Training to help workers develop the essential skills and safety knowledge needed for success in this growing sector.
🌱 Why Horticulture Training Matters
Whether you’re just starting out or working in the field already, proper training is essential for:
🛠️ Operating Equipment Safely – Learn how to use tools like hedge trimmers, strimmers, lawn mowers, brushcutters, chainsaws, and more.
🌿 Protecting the Environment – Training includes techniques to care for plants responsibly, reduce chemical use, and promote sustainability.
⚠️ Preventing Accidents – Using powered tools without training can lead to injuries. Our courses promote safety, correct PPE usage, and risk awareness.
📜 Staying Legally Compliant – Many tasks in horticulture require certification under UK health & safety legislation including PUWER, LOLER, and COSHH.
📈 Boosting Employability – Gain recognised skills that improve your CV and open doors to jobs in landscaping, gardening, local authorities, and more.
🌾 What’s Included in Our Horticulture Training?
We provide a variety of short courses that cover:
✅ Powered Hand Tools – Safe use of strimmers & brushcutters, hedge trimmers, blowers, and woodchippers.
✅ Chainsaw Use & Maintenance – For cross-cutting, and maintenance.
✅ Ride-on & Pedestrian Mowers – Training for safe operation and maintenance.
✅ ATV – Ride in and sit astride – Safe operation of All Terrain Vehicle’s.
Courses can be tailored for individuals, local councils, estate workers, or commercial teams.
April is highlighting all our different Horticulture Training Courses.
👨🌾 Who Needs Horticulture Training?
Horticulture training is suitable for:
🌳 Grounds maintenance teams
🏡 Gardeners and landscapers
🏫 School and council maintenance workers
🌼 Nursery and greenhouse staff
🚜 Estate and farm workers
🛠️ Anyone using horticultural equipment in their role
Whether you’re a new starter or an experienced hand looking to refresh your qualifications, our courses support all levels.
📚 Legal and Safety Requirements
The use of powered machinery in horticulture falls under several UK safety laws:
PUWER 1998 – Ensures all work equipment is safe to use and workers are trained.
LOLER 1998 – Applies to lifting equipment like hoists or mechanical handling tools.
COSHH 2002 – Governs safe use of pesticides and other hazardous substances.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 – Your duty of care as an employee or employer.
Failing to train workers appropriately can lead to injuries, fines, and lost productivity.
🌟 Why Choose Kentra Training?
With over 25 years of experience, Kentra Training is trusted by businesses and local authorities across the UK.
✔ Expert instructors with industry knowledge
✔ Accredited, HSE-compliant courses
✔ On-site or off-site training options
✔ Certification for competence and compliance
✔ Practical, hands-on learning in real environments
📆 Book Your Horticulture Training Today!
Get your team trained and ready for a safer, greener future.
📞 Call us: 01606 832556
📧 Email us: Office@kentratraining.co.uk
🌐 Book Online: just drop us a message through the webpage
Let’s grow your skills the safe way! 🌿
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