General Farm Worker Apprenticeship - Level 2 - Higher Rolleston Farm

Skern Training; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Skern Training is offering an apprenticeship at Higher Rolleston Farm, Barnstaple, Devon, United Kingdom, to gain hands-on experience in general farm work over a 12-month program.

You will be involved in feeding calves, yard work, and other farming tasks while learning from a dedicated trainer. You’ll need good cleanliness, reliability and attention to detail, with optional GCSEs in Maths and English.

Qualifications

• 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

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

R & J Webber - Higher Rolleston Farm
Higher Rolleston Farm, Tawstock,
Barnstaple,
Devon,United Kingdom.
EX31 3JF

At a Glance

Working week:
Flexible Monday to Sunday on a rota.

Duration:
12 Months

Apprenticeship standard:
General farm worker (Level 2)