Courses
Short course
- OAT Dry Stone Dyking - ILA approved
- OAT Paving Skills Update - ILA approved
- OAT Surveying & Levelling
- OAT Timber Decking - ILA approved
- Introduction to Basic Brickwork and Trowel Skills - ILA approved
- OAT Introduction to Phase 1 Wildlife Habitat Surveying
- OAT Wildflower Identification
- OAT Brickwork and Trowel Skills Update - ILA approved
- OAT Paving Skills Update - ILA approved
- Introduction to Garden Paving - ILA Approved
- OAT Fence Construction
- OAT Lowland Path Construction and Maintenance
- OAT Bridges and Boardwalks
- OAT Creating a Wildlife Garden
- OAT Hedge Laying
- OAT Improving School Grounds for Wildlife
- OAT Tree, Shrub and Planting
- OAT Woodland Management
- OAT Grassland Management
- OAT Tree Identification
- OAT Pond and Weltand Management
- OAT Bird Indentification
- OAT Environmental Education
- OAT Basic Camp Craft
- OAT Leadership Skills
OAT Dry Stone Dyking - ILA approved
Introduction
This course requires no previous experience however candiates with no previous experience will require additional practice before taking the examination. Oatridge Attendance certificate is awarded.
Duration
5 days
Content
- Strip Down & Rebuild a Section of Dry Stone Wall
Skills & Knowledge to be assessed
- Strip Down Dry Stone Wall & Prepare for Rebuild
- Prepare for & Lay Foundations for Dry Stone Walls
- Building & Packing of Dry Stone Walls
- Place & Pack Throughstones
- Set & Secure Copestones/toppings
Candidates
Maximum of 6 candidates per course
Dates 2012
19th - 23rd March
4th - 8th June
3rd - 7th September
What to bring
Please ensure you bring suitable outdoor clothing, gloves & safety boots. Most of the course takes place away from college so please bring packed lunches with you. You will also need a passport sized photograph for certification purposes.
Cost
£350
