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A General Farm Worker is likely to specialise in Livestock or Crop. This Apprenticeship Standard takes a core and options approach. All apprentices will complete the core and must select the one most appropriate option to their role: Livestock Worker or Crop Worker. In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with the internal farm team reporting to a line manager, and with a number of external stakeholders including vets, farm advisor, contractors and other consultants to the business.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for carrying out routine work set by their supervisor, to the required business standards. This includes assisting with animal and plant health and nutrition, maintaining health and safety and biosecurity, operating farm vehicles and optimising the environmental impacts of animal and crop performance.
Volunteering
Gardening and Maintenance Helpers at Animal Concern Cumbria. Our Centre sits in a lovely rural setting. The quiet aspect is good helping reduce stress and anxieties for our animals during their stay in our care.
Work Experience
We welcome school students wanting placements and the occasional older student needing hours etc before going to uni. These are normally a week's placement and there are relevant forms to complete on the website before applying. The work experience is open to anyone, and is from 9am to 1pm each day…
Work Experience
We welcome school students wanting placements and the occasional older student needing hours etc before going to uni. These are normally a week's placement and there are relevant forms to complete on the website before applying. The work experience is open to anyone, and is from 9am to 1pm each day…
Training
Free training at Mungrisdale Village Hall and Low Beckside Farm for farmers, land managers and landowners. Tuesday 5 November 10am – 3.15pm. Mungrisdale Village Hall, Penrith CA11 0XR. What three words: ///piano.bands.generally
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Veterinary Nursing Level 3 Apprenticeship. Veterinary nursing is the supportive care of animals receiving treatment within a veterinary practice. A veterinary nurse works as a member of the veterinary team, providing expert nursing care for sick animals. Veterinary nurses also play a significant…
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Landscape Supervisor Level 3 Apprenticeship. A Landscape Supervisor can be employed to oversee work in public parks and gardens, green spaces and historic gardens, private gardens and estates or in production nurseries and retail outlets. Many businesses will be specialised in their activities,…
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Landscape Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship. This qualification is suitable for anyone working in a landscape construction (hard landscape) industry this includes the establishment of hard surfaces & structures in addition to the establishment of plants in cultivated areas and therefore focuses on…
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Land-based Service Engineer (LBSE) Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship. LBSE Technicians typically work on site utilising their own initiative in a customer facing role. They are often called upon to mentor and supervise junior colleagues and dispense advice to customers on machinery selection. This…
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Land-based Service Engineer Level 2 Apprenticeship: LBSE Service Engineers will typically work on the employers’ premises under supervision and where appropriate and safe to do so work on their own initiative. They work on a diverse range of tasks and machinery, plant and equipment specific to…
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Horticulture Supervisor Level 3 Apprenticeship. A horticulture supervisor can be employed to oversee work in public parks and gardens, green spaces and historic gardens, private gardens and estates or in production nurseries and retail outlets. Many businesses will be specialised in their…
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Horticulture Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship. This qualification is suitable for anyone working in a horticulture/soft landscaping industry including the establishment and maintenance of plants and cultivated area and therefore focuses on plant propagation and plant growth. The work is generally…
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Candidates for this Level 3 Farriery Apprenticeship Standard must be at least 16 years of age however there is no upper age limit. Candidates must serve a period of Apprenticeship of four years whilst employed by an Approved Training Farrier (ATF). An ATF is a person who is a Registered Farrier…
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Animal Care & Welfare Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship. Animal Care and Welfare Assistants look after the routine day to day husbandry and care of domestic and/or wild animals under guidance in a variety of different settings. The work is carried out individually or as part of a team in places such…
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Assistant Farm Manager Level 4 Apprenticeship. The broad purpose of the occupation is to professionally operate and support the management of an agricultural or horticultural business such as a farm. They will assist in the management at every stage, from the beginning of the product life cycle…
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Livestock Unit Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship. An employee in this occupation will be responsible for making decisions about daily management of livestock such as changes in diet based on nutritional values in feed. They will manage livestock before, during and after parturition, providing…
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Senior Equine Groom Level 3 Apprenticeship. The Senior Equine Groom will have a sound knowledge of horse anatomy and physiology and the ability to assess and promote health. They will be able to recognise and treat common minor injuries and ailments. They will be capable of presenting horses to a…
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Equine Groom Level 2 Apprenticeship. This is a practical, “hands on” occupation where apprentices will work under supervision individually or as part of a team. The Equine Groom is an integral part in the life of the horse, providing essential day-to-day care. They will be involved with feeding,…
Work Experience
As a busy centre, we can provide in-depth work experience of being employed in an equine stableyard. We are passionate about sharing experiences and helping students get a foothold in the industry. When you work with us, we will train you in safe yard practices as well as give references and…
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