General Farmworker Apprentice
Milking
Calfing
Feeding
Scrapping up
Tractor work
Field work
Fencing
Lambing
Training:
Reaseheath Training will be the apprenticeship provider for this Level 2 apprenticeship
Gain a Level 2 in general farm worker
Progress onto Level 3 in livestock technician
12 to 18 months depending on previous experience (1 day per week)
Award in Emergency First Aid at Work, which is a minimum of 1-day course (Ofqual regulated)
City & Guilds Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides Guidance or Lantra Safe use of Pesticides’
Training Outcome:
Apprenticeship will have skills with handling and caring for livestock, they’ll have skills in basic field work and fencing.
Opportunity to attend vet talks and discussion groups will ensure they have wider sector knowledge alongside on farm practical experience. To be confident livestock farmer.
Employer Description:
We are a husband and wife team running a traditional mixed livestock in Wem. We also have relief milkers that work alongside.
Working Hours :
Shifts to be discussed at interview stage.
Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Physical fitness