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A short survey to understand the most important training areas for you and your team
1.
Are you considering horticultural training to
Enhance your personal skills
Skill up your team within your business
Both
2.
If you are an individual what are the challenges you are experiencing today (check all that apply)
Keeping ahead of the changes within the industry
Working relationships with contractors
Gaps within my horticultural knowledge
I am currently studying and looking for additional learning in specific areas
Lack of opportunity to meet/converse with others in the industry
Not applicable
Other (please specify)
3.
If you are a business, what are the biggest challenges you are currently facing? (check all that apply)
Recruiting skilled workers
Lack of time to train and develop your existing staff
Lack of resource to train and develop your existing staff
Lack of budget for training
Staff are not working to the same preferred standard
Staff are making mistakes that cost the business time/money
Knowing how to make business enhancements to grow revenue
Keeping your own / your staff's existing knowledge and skills fresh and up to date
Knowing how to adapt to the changing climate
Creating a safe working environment
Not applicable
Other (please specify)
4.
What method of training are you most interested in (check all that apply)
Online learning at your own pace
Practical 'face to face' short courses (1 or 2 days)
A combination of both online and practical learning
Bespoke practical training at your location
Advisory support to help navigate specific challenges
5.
Which of the following courses would you be most interested in? (check all that apply)
Understanding and developing soils for successful planting
Winter garden maintenance
Spring garden maintenance
Summer garden maintenance
Garden design for small gardens
Understanding different planting Styles
Large tree handling and planting
Drainage systems
Adapting to changing climates
Seasonal herbaceous border maintenance
Pruning spring flowering shrubs
Business growth with soft landscaping
Plant identification
Winter fruit pruning
Turf management
Plant selection, establishment and maintenance
Proactive plant care in the first year
Everything you need to know about roses
Pools, ponds and water plants
Introduction to sustainable planting
Preparing and planting a hedge
Plant health / pest and disease control
Understanding light levels and relevant planting
Tap based irrigation systems
Other (please specify)