General Farm Worker Apprenticeship - Level 2 - Battledown Farm

Skern Training; Beaworthy; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential permanent position

Job summary

F.W. Dymond & Son - Battledown Farm, Beaworthy, Devon, United Kingdom, invites applications for a General Farm Worker (Level 2) apprenticeship. You will learn through 1-2-1 coaching, face-to-face group teaching, tutorials, and an e-learning platform at a central location accessible to apprentices.

The role runs 40 hours per week on a rota basis for 12 months, with farming duties such as feeding calves and yard work, and there is a potential for a permanent position after successful completion.

Qualifications

• Essential requirements: Excellent cleanliness, reliability and attention to detail.
• Farming experience preferred but not essential.
• Maths and English GCSE at grade 4 and above preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Feeding calves
• Yard work

Skills

Physical fitness

Education

GCSE Maths & English (4+)

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for someone wishing to pursue a career in agriculture.

Feeding Calves

Yardwork

Essential requirements: Excellent cleanliness, reliability and attention to detail is a must.

Entry requirements

Essential requirements: Excellent cleanliness, reliability and attention to detail is a must.

Farming experience preferred but not essential.

Maths and English GCSE at grade 4 and above preferred but not essential.

Skills required

• Physical fitness

Training to be provided

1-2-1 teaching and observations; A training specialist will coach, teach, and support the apprentice at the farm on a one to one basis, visiting at regular and agreed intervals.

Face to face teaching as a group; block delivery throughout the year with other apprentices in the area.

The teaching location will be at a central point to those on the apprenticeship in the area.

Tutorials; Apprentices will be offered regular 1-2-1 tutorial time remotely with their specialist trainer.

E-learning; we provide an e learning platform with work and activities for apprentice’s to complete.

Things to consider

Will need own transport or a bus stops close by in the village.

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship there will be the opportunity for a permanent position and further training.

Location

F.W. Dymond & Son - Battledown Farm
Battledown Farm,
Beaworthy,
Devon,United Kingdom.
EX21 5SL

At a Glance

Working week:
40 hours per week on a rota basis

Duration:
12 Months

Apprenticeship standard:
General farm worker (Level 2)