Landscaping &
Land based Courses

Come and learn with us at TASK Training Academy and elevate your career and skills in landscaping and garden design.

TASK provides a broad range of 1 - 4 day practical training courses directly aimed at industry professionals (landscapers, garden designers and the horticultural industry) as well as 1 day land-based and gardening centred courses for home garden enthusiasts, all taught in small groups by professional industry experts.

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What would you like to learn?

Landscaping courses,
grounded in reality

Our courses go beyond theory; they are immersive, hands-on landscaping experiences designed to cultivate highly skilled and professional team members. We understand the importance of practical knowledge in the landscaping industry, and our courses (many accredited by Lantra) are designed to bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.

Learn landscaping directly from the experts - our team and industry partners boast decades of combined experience, having not only been on the tools but also successfully operated and grown landscaping businesses. When you enrol on our courses, you're not just gaining knowledge, you're tapping into a wealth of practical insights and industry wisdom many training providers are unable to offer.

 

 
Landscaping courses at Task Academy

Welcome to TASK Academy

Exciting things are just around the corner, with our launch in Spring 2022. Discover what you can expect below, and view upcoming courses here.

Independent Training Academy

TASK launched in 2022 and is an independent Training Centre providing a broad range of landscaping and land-based training courses taught by experts for both the general public and horticultural industry.  Courses are specifically designed to combine a high level of training with hands on practical experience, providing students with the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and inspiration.

The training academy is set on a 5-acre small holding overlooking Bredon Hill, close to the market town of Pershore in Worcestershire.  TASK is equipped to the highest standard with an adapted and designed teaching barn and indoor classroom as well as an outdoor paddock and covered teaching spaces.

 

Training Courses

As an industry-led training provider we recognise the importance of training and have put together a curriculum of short courses which are industry focussed so you can develop skills and knowledge to help you further your career in Landscaping, Garden Design and Horticulture or maybe even set up your own business.

Our training courses, many accredited by Lantra have been designed to landscaping industry standards and we are continually designing our curriculum to meet as many needs and expectations as possible. 

Whether you're a seasoned professional seeking to sharpen your abilities or an aspiring gardening or DIY enthusiast embark on a journey of skills development with our practical skills courses.

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Partnerships and Collaborations

TASK have partnered with some of the industry’s most highly respected organisations, suppliers and experts, who are all at the forefront of the industry and can share specialist knowledge in their field to those students training with TASK.

TASK are members of the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) British Association of Landscape Industries and the Society of Garden Designers

 

Accommodation

For TASK students attending 2 – 4 day courses, there are plenty of local accommodation possibilities and we have put together a range of options found here.

Plans are in place to have a range of accommodation available on site from 2023, including self-catering and glamping options. Get in touch with our team for more information.

Explore our courses for Garden Designers

Explore our courses for Landscapers

What landscaping skills can you learn at TASK?

About TASK

(Training Academy for Skills & Knowledge)

Rupert and the TASK team bring a wealth of knowledge and practical landscaping experience, with over 30 years in the industry.

Knowing all too well the challenges surrounding quality staff and training in the industry, TASK was born.

Our mission is to offer landscaping training in the form of short courses that make a big impact. You can find out more about our roots here.

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