Rowdefield Farm Training & Education

10/08/2026

🚨🚨It’s school holidays here in Wiltshire and that means one thing…

It’s time for the juniors to learn all things tractors!!!
🚜13 - 15 Tractor Driving Training ✨🚜

Today we had the pleasure of training a group 13–15 year olds in tractor driving! ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️💪 These young learners gained hands-on experience, developing both skill and confidence while practicing safe driving techniques.
From learning controls to maneuvering in the field, hitching and reversing. We’re proud to see the next generation stepping up and embracing farm safety and machinery skills.

👏 Fantastic job Charlie, Pip, George & Phoenix who took part today. We wish you all the best in your farming futures!!

DUE TO THE POPULARITY OF THIS COURSE WE HAD TO OPEN EXTRA DATES THIS SUMMER 🙌🏻🙌🏻. ALL ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED AND WE ARE OPENING A WAITING LIST FOR OCTOBER HALF TERM!

https://www.rowdefieldtraining.co.uk/.../young-persons.../


https://www.rowdefieldtraining.co.uk/rte-course/young-persons-tractor-driving-handling/

Training & Education Centre. Specialising in City & Guild NPTC Land - Based Training Courses, Room Hire and much more. Based in Rowde Wiltshire, Our Fully Equipped Venue has Four Rooms for Hire for any Training, Meeting, Workshop or Party.

07/08/2026

Wiltshire First Aid Training are with us today training candidates! 👏

This 1-day accredited course is ideal for workplaces that need qualified first aiders and want practical, hands-on training delivered by experienced professionals.

📅 2026 Course Dates: 🚑 Only 3 Emergency First Aid at Work – 2026 Course Dates left here until 2027!!!!!

• Friday 18th September
• Friday 30th October
• Friday 18th December

📍 Delivered at Rowdefield Training & Education
👨‍⚕️ Expert training from Wiltshire First Aid

05/08/2026

*****UPDATE COURSES ARE BOOKING UP QUICKLY*****
Telehandler 2nd & 3rd September - only 1 space left.
Vertebrates 4th September - Fully Booked
Digger 360 4th September - Fully Booked
PA1 9th September - only 1 space left
PA2A 10th & 11th September - only 1 space left

🚨 September Courses – Last Remaining Spaces! 🚨

Our September programme is almost fully booked, but we still have a few spaces available on the following courses:

🚜 Telehandler – 2–3 Sept (2 spaces left)

🐀 PA-R&M (Rat & Mouse Control) – 4 Sept (2 spaces left)

🚧 360 Digger (Experienced Operator) – 4 Sept (⚠️ 1 space left!)

🌿 PA1 – 9 Sept (3 spaces left)

🚜 PA2A – 10–11 Sept (2 spaces left)

🌱 PA6A – 17–18 Sept (2 spaces left)

✨ All other September courses are now fully booked.

30/07/2026

Why do so many people choose us as their preferred training provider???

The feedback we receive time and time again is that we're approachable, friendly, and highly skilled. We take pride in creating a welcoming learning environment, backed by our fully equipped training centre and experienced team.

One thing we always try to do is accommodate candidates whenever possible—even at short notice. We understand that sometimes opportunities come up unexpectedly, and we're committed to helping people gain the qualifications they need.

A great example is Helen, who needed to complete her Plant Machinery 360 Digger course before starting a new job in September. Despite July and August being some of our busiest months, we were able to fit her in at short notice thanks to having a full-time City & Guilds assessor on site every day.

We're delighted to say that Helen successfully passed her course! 🎉👏

Congratulations, Helen—we wish you every success in your new role!

If you're looking for professional, flexible training delivered by a team that genuinely cares about your success, we'd love to help. Get in touch to find out more about our upcoming courses.

30/07/2026

🚨 September Courses – Last Remaining Spaces! 🚨

Our September programme is almost fully booked, but we still have a few spaces available on the following courses:

🚜 Telehandler – 2–3 Sept (2 spaces left)

🐀 PA-R&M (Rat & Mouse Control) – 4 Sept (2 spaces left)

🚧 360 Digger (Experienced Operator) – 4 Sept (⚠️ 1 space left!)

🌿 PA1 – 9 Sept (3 spaces left)

🚜 PA2A – 10–11 Sept (2 spaces left)

🌱 PA6A – 17–18 Sept (2 spaces left)

✨ All other September courses are now fully booked.

29/07/2026

We finished cutting our last crop of wheat yesterday. Now it's just the beans left to harvest, and hopefully the weather stays on our side although some rain would be very welcome.

While harvest has been in full swing, it's been business as usual at the training centre too. Over the past week we've welcomed candidates completing their City & Guilds Level 2 Awards in:

🌱 Ride-on Mowers
🌱 Brushcutters
🌱 Plant Machinery – 360 Excavator
🌱 Vertebrate Control (Rats & Mice)
https://www.rowdefieldtraining.co.uk/courses/

Our One Day Tractor Driving course has been well attended and our 13 - 15 Year Old Tractor Driving course booked up well in advance for this summer that we have had to open extra slots to cope with the demand throughout August.
https://www.rowdefieldtraining.co.uk/rte-course/young-persons-tractor-driving-handling/

As an approved City & Guilds centre, we also provide a registration service for other training providers and assessors. This side of the business has grown incredibly quickly over the last few months and we're now nearly at capacity.

The feedback has been fantastic. We're regularly told how straightforward our registration process is, that our pricing is fair, and that certificates are issued in record time. We take real pride in providing great customer service, so it's rewarding to see that recognised.

Our extra Tractor Driving Experiences have also proved hugely popular this summer (and all year round) and are now almost fully booked for this season. If you've been thinking about booking, don't leave it too long! Our Combine Experiences are now fully booked until the autumn.
https://www.rowdefieldtraining.co.uk/driving-experiences/

A big thank you to everyone who has supported us this season, whether on the farm, at the training centre or by choosing us for your City & Guilds registrations. We really do appreciate it.

16/07/2026

🍂 Rare Availability – Only 2 Spaces Left! 🍂

Our 0039-26 – City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Powered Pole Pruner Maintenance and Operation is one of our popular courses and usually books up well in advance.

We have a rare opportunity with just 2 spaces remaining on our upcoming course:

📅 Training: Monday 2nd November
📅 Assessment: Tuesday 3rd November

If you've been planning to gain your Powered Pole Pruner qualification, now is the time to secure your place. Autumn dates are filling up fast, and once these last two spaces are gone, you'll need to join a future course.

📞 Get in touch today to book your place before it's too late!

14/07/2026

Harvest 2026 has started!!

10/07/2026

What an EPIC week it’s been here at the Training Centre! 💪🚜🌾

As we head into the busiest season on the farming calendar, we’re not slowing down on the training either.

We may be a small team, but we are MIGHTY — and this week has proved it!

We’ve delivered a full week of tractor and combine harvester experiences, with our instructor Luke even staying late this afternoon to create a special surprise combine session for one of our customers 🚜✨
The smiles said it all — and the chocolates they brought us as a thank you made it even sweeter! 🍫

We’re so grateful to every single one of our customers and training candidates for your support.

Alongside the experiences, we’ve also been busy delivering training in:
✅ Telehandlers
✅ Pedestrian Mowers
✅ PA6A
✅ Wood-chippers

Plus, this week John and Gemma have been off-site in Bristol delivering our PA1 course to candidates — keeping the training going far and wide! 🌍👏

And it doesn’t stop there… with the sun shining, our evenings have been spent haymaking 🌞🌾, and this weekend our Main Hall is booked too!

Hard work, long days, and a lot of passion — just how we like it.
Here’s to an even bigger season ahead! 🚜

https://www.rowdefieldtraining.co.uk/driving-experiences/

https://www.rowdefieldtraining.co.uk/courses/

Training & Education Centre. Specialising in City & Guild NPTC Land - Based Training Courses, Room Hire and much more. Based in Rowde Wiltshire, Our Fully Equipped Venue has Four Rooms for Hire for any Training, Meeting, Workshop or Party.

10/07/2026

Don’t forget to book your place on Wiltshire First Aid Training’s next outdoor first aid course!

🌿 Be prepared when every second counts.

Whether you're a hiker, outdoor instructor, scout leader or simply love spending time in the countryside, knowing how to respond in an emergency could save a life.

Join Wiltshire First Aid Training's 2-Day Outdoor First Aid Course and gain practical, hands-on skills for dealing with real-life outdoor emergencies. Earn a Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid (RQF), valid for three years, while building the confidence to act when it matters most.

📍 Rowdefield Farm, Devizes
📅 5th & 6th October
💷 £240

Book your place today.

📞 01249 569 690
🌐 https://www.wiltshirefirstaid.co.uk/