Training Opportunities
The focus of training at Green Routes is ...
Horticulture
- Training is tailored to individual needs
- The Royal Caledonian Horticulture Society
- Grow and Learn Awards 1 & 2.
Employability Skills
- Work ethic
- Team working
- Listen and follow instructions
- Timekeeping
- Communication & social skills.
Living Skills
- Work ethic
- Travel
- Literacy and numeracy
- Decision making
- Meeting personal goals
- Building confidence.
Further Opportunities
Woodwork & Crafts
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Animal Husbandry
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Tractor driving
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Beekeeping
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Training Programme
Green Routes offers a 4-5 year educational and training programme. We aim to attract young people in their last year of school and through horticulture and rural skills support them to develop a range of life skills and employability where appropriate. The programme is sufficiently flexible to meet individual needs but will broadly follow the stages set out below:
Year 1
RCHS Grow and Learn 1
Employability & Life Skills
Work ethic, time awareness, appropriate dress,
Health and Safety.
Year 2
RCHS Grow and Learn 1
Employability & Life Skills
Where appropriate, supported work placements in a variety of locations with a diverse range of opportunities including gardening, retail and hospitality.
Year 3
RCHS Grow and Learn 2
Employability & Life Skills
Targeted work placement to follow the individual’s aspirations and specific interests with a move to unsupported work placement where appropriate.
Years 4 & 5
The focus of the final years will be a range of opportunities again targeted to the individual’s future aspirations.
Throughout the programme, we will offer training in:
Independent travel
Communication and social skills
Numeracy and literacy
Participation and inclusion in community events.
At Green Routes
We Have a Track Record of Success
We offer an opportunity to learn and grow, to develop skills for life, learning and work. We have a wealth of experience and a track record of success.
