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New research project to find training solutions for growers

Find out more about HTA’s Knowledge Transfer Project with Reading University

HTA  has been aware for some time that the qualifications and training framework for ornamental growers has been failing to deliver the skills and knowledge that the industry needs to remain competitive in the future. Many nursery owners have commented that they struggle to consider succession planning, as the number of skilled and qualified new entrants to the industry is limited. 

In order to find a solution to this problem HTA have been working in partnership with Reading University to develop a Knowledge Transfer Project. This project has enabled us to access £120,000 of funding to employ a Training and Development Project Manager to research, develop and mainstream a new qualifications framework and training mechanism to assist the industry in attracting and developing high quality people who will take the industry forward in the 21st Century. 

The project has also been part funded by the Horticultural Development Company (HDC). One of the key outcomes of the project will be the integration of new research techniques into training, in order to improve the take up of technologies, so vital to the future competitiveness of the industry. The Training and Development Project Manager will be expected to liaise with the industry and some of the key strategic organisations to drive the project forward, over two years.

 The partnership between HTA and the University of Reading has received financial support from the Knowledge Transfer Partnerships programme (KTP). KTP aims to help businesses improve their competativenss and productivity through better use of knowledge, technology and skills that reside within the UK knowledge base. KTP is funded by the Technology Strategy Board along with other government funding organisations.

The post of Training and Development Project Manager will be advertised on the Reading University website in January 2010. Potential applicants who would like further information should contact Tanya Robinson, Training and Careers Manager on 0118 930 3132 or Tanya.robinson@the-hta.org.uk .



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