Do I need formal qualifications to apply?
No. Formal qualifications are not required.
What matters is that you already have real practical foraging experience, can confidently identify basic wild food plants, and are ready to take safety and responsibility seriously.
Is this suitable for complete beginners?
No. This programme is not designed to teach complete beginners how to forage from scratch.
It is for people who already forage confidently for themselves and want to develop into tutors.
If you want a beginners course, drop us a line at info@foragebox.co.uk and we can send you details.
Is this a fully online course?
No. The programme includes self-paced online learning and in-person practical development.
The practical element matters because teaching, group leadership, and safe decision-making need to be developed and assessed in real situations.
Does completing the programme guarantee work with Forage Box?
No. Completing the programme does not guarantee work.
Candidates who meet the required standard may be approved to deliver introductory experiences within a defined scope, and approved tutors may then be considered for delivery opportunities as they become available.
However, we created this course to expand our operations and support our tutors, so we'll make every effort to find you a place when you compl
How long does the programme take?
The online part is self-paced, so there is no fixed minimum time commitment for that element.
The overall timeline depends on practical availability, scheduling, and your progress through the programme.
Where does the practical training happen?
Practical development takes place at your nearest available site, depending on location and availability.
What happens if I am not ready for approval at the end?
Approval is based on meeting the required standard.
If you are not yet ready, approval would not be granted at that stage. That does not automatically mean you are unsuitable long term, but it does mean you would not be signed off before you are ready.
What kind of experiences could I be approved to run?
This programme is designed around introductory foraging experiences.
Any approval would be within a defined scope, rather than a blanket sign-off to teach anything and everything.
How do I apply?
If the programme sounds like a good fit, use the Apply Now button on the page to start your application.
We will then review whether the programme looks like the right match for your current experience and goals.