Apprenticeships in Agriculture – Stockperson

Inspiremyfuture; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

An ideal opportunity to ‘earn as you learn’. You’ll combine paid work on a farm with studying one day a week at Reaseheath. You will learn technical skills and continue to build on your existing experience and knowledge whilst specialising in livestock production. If you are not currently employed in the industry, we may be able to help you link with an employer, or help you to find an apprenticeship.

What will I study?

• Health and safety/record keeping
• Animal welfare and production
• Milking
• Tractor driving
• Herd and health planning
• Mobility and condition scoring
• Breeding programmes
• Grassland management
• Bio-security
• Functional Skills or GCSE in English and Maths depending on previous qualifications
• You will have the opportunity to work towards additional qualifications

How long will it take?

12 to 24 months depending on previous experience (1 day per week)

What qualifications do I need to start?

Preferably GCSEs at grade 3 or above to include English and Maths

What qualifications will I gain?

• Level 2 Apprenticeship in Stockperson
• Additional training is provided in a number of disciplines
• Functional Skills or GCSE in English and Maths depending on previous qualifications

Course options after this programme

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Agriculture

Career options

• Farm manager
• Commercial sales representative
• Herds manager
• Self-employed contractor