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This isn’t just an apprenticeship; it’s a commitment to learning how farming and nature can thrive together. Here, apprentices gain the practical skills and understanding needed to restore biodiversity, protect our environment and support sustainable rural livelihoods.
Ellie is a past Cumbria Connect Nature Friendly Farming Apprentice and was studying for the Level 4 Countryside Ranger qualification. She did not come from a farming background and so used volunteering opportunities, with the RSPB, to build her CV and skills set.
Volunteering
Come and get involved learning about endangered wildflower meadow restoration work at the Cumbria Seed Bank. We are saving seed from 14 rare and declining species to then propagate into plug plants at our conservation nursery at Gosling Sike, then we'll plant them out in specific sites to establish…
Apprenticeship
Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard, Landbased Service Engineering Technician. Imagine working on a piece of high-tech equipment like a CLAAS LEXION combine, one of the largest output combine harvesters in the world. Equipped with a powerful 790hp engine, advanced GPS steering, field scanning…
Apprenticeship
Assistant Farm Manager, Level 4. The Assistant farm manager will assist in the management at every stage, from the breeding for livestock, during the production of the livestock through to either farm gate sale or direct supply to the consumer. They will consider human, plant and animal health and…
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…
Apprenticeship
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…
Apprenticeship
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…
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…
Furness College Open Day 20 November
Myerscough College Course Advice Morning 6 December
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