The Biological Husbandry Unit Organic Training College

The BHU Organic Training College delivers certificate level training in partnership with Telford a division of Lincoln University. The college is located at Lincoln University utilising the BHU farm which has been organic since 1976.

Current Programmes Available

Year 1 Introduction to Organics

An introductory programme in organics. During the 37 week’s tuition you can achieve the National Certificate in Horticulture (Level 2) and the Telford Certificate in Organics (Level 3). read more

Year 2 Applied Organics

A hands-on programme for applicants with prior experience or qualifications in organics or general horticulture. Students have the option of using BHU land and facilities to grow their own certified organic crops. During the 37 week’s tuition you can achieve the National Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4). read more

Sustainable Farm Management

A 12-day programme that aims to give students basic agribusiness management and sustainble farm management skills read more

Tractors, Chainsaws, ATV's, Workshop Skills, Growsafe

A hands-on programme covering farm practical skills including; tractor use and safety; chainsaw use and safety, ATV (quad bike) use and safety; workshop skills and safety; workplace health and safety management; and agrichemical skills (Growsafe Certificate) read more

Organic Distance Programme

The BHU also offers the Certificate in Organics Level 3 by correspondence. This programme covers the history and development of organics, composting, soils, permaculture, how to maintain shelter and encourage biodiversity and plant science.  read more