Horticulture learners have the opportunity to learn how to use and maintain machinery, complete garden design, hard and soft landscaping, paving and fencing. You learn to plant trees, shrubs and plants, propagation and greenhouse work. Learners also undertake other qualifications such as brush cutting and first aid. These programmes are based in Hartlepool and at Hetton Lyons Country Park. Full commercial courses are also available.>

It is a challenging structured 12 week program for groups of 12-15 young people aged between 16-25. It begins with team building activities and meeting your new team, the 2nd week then includes a team building residential at a residential centre.

It continues with teamwork on real projects within the community and work placements. It culminates in each Team presenting its achievements to an invited audience and receiving their end of program certificates. During the course of the program you will uncover hidden talents, assume responsibility for tasks, develop team-working and communication skills, gain awareness of the local community and how the can contribute to it, and gain nationally recognised qualifications.

For more information please contact jfagan@springboard-ne.org or call 0191 4834555

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If you have the desire or ambition to become part of the uniform or non-uniform public services then we can help. Within the Public Services qualification you will be introduced to fitness, nutrition, team work, communication skills and many other aspects that are required for a career within the armed forces, emergency services and voluntary services.

Download: Public Services Flyer.

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Based at Springboard South Tyneside and Hetton Lyons Country Park, you will take part in rock climbing, mountain biking, hill walking, gorge walking, waterfall jumping and many more adventurous activities. Learn key leadership and team working skills whilst developing confidence and self-esteem.

You will work towards gaining qualifications in Sport and Active Leisure, as well as Functional Skills in literacy and numeracy.

This is the perfect course if you are considering a career working with people. You will receive a variety of industry-recognized qualifications that will set you up for a career in the outdoor industry, public services and armed forces.

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