Level 3 yearlong agroecology diploma and work experience

The Apricot Centre CIC is once again offering its flagship yearlong Level 3 diploma programme with land based learning and work experience accompanying academic study. The programme runs from January to December for 5 days a week (4 days on a work experience placement farm and 1 day academic learning at the Apricot Centre). The traineeship offers an authentic opportunity of working on a farm, in a woodland, or with a food producer alongside a free level 3 qualification in Regenerative Land Based Systems as well as a Permaculture Design Certificate.

The level 3 diploma qualification is Ofqual-regulated and awarded by the Crossfields. The Permaculture Design Certificate is awarded by the Permaculture Association.

The academic course itself is valued at £7000 and is provided FREE as part of the training alongside the work experience. It is made possible by generous funding by the NoVo Foundation through Devon Environment Foundation.

As a student, you will receive:
– An academic Level 3 Diploma course;
– Work experience placement on a host farm;
– Student accommodation on or near your placement as part of the academic course;
– Pastoral care, tutoring and free mental health counseling upon request;
– Free training resources such as books;
– Free access to relevant themed events at the Apricot Centre (e.g. book talks, film screenings)
– Support for PPE clothing;
– Support for living expenses during the course;
– Access to a bursary fund which can be applied for during the course to help support you during the year;
– Access to a bursary fund which can be applied for to help set up a project after graduation;
– Access to our student and later our alumni community for social connection, networking, further learning and jobs & opportunities.

Find out (much) more on the website, including how to apply, (or click the webpage link at the top of the page)