General Farm Worker Apprenticeship

General Farm Worker Apprenticeship

The broad purpose of the occupation is to support the operation of farm enterprises through maintaining a culture of health and safety, biosecurity, engaging with third parties, maintaining crop, animal handling and health, maintenance and cleanliness of machinery.

The General Farm Worker will typically be required to drive farm vehicles and must hold the appropriate license. The individual will work alongside the supervisor, supporting daily operations for the farm enterprises including identifying and maintaining animal or plant health performance, conducting routine tasks and assisting with general record keeping practices. The individual will manage the storage of forage and crop, minimising waste and disposing of necessary waste appropriately. Animal welfare and risk awareness and prevention are integral to this occupation.

This apprenticeship will be delivered by block week college attendance with one to one farm visit assessments incorporated in the programme.

What you will learn Entry requirements Assessment Progression Bicton College

What you will learn

Livestock health and welfare, production, nutrition. Health and safety. Machinery use and maintenance, Arable and forage crops.

Entry requirements

GCSE grades 3 or above in English and Maths or equivalent

Assessment

End Point Assessment of Multiple Choice, Practical Assessment and Professional Discussion

Progression

Livestock Unit Technician Level 3
Level 3 540 Study Program

Bicton College

Bicton College is based in East Devon, near Exeter, and set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just two miles from the Jurassic Coast. The historic Georgian mansion, commercial farm, animal husbandry school, modern veterinary nursing building, world-class engineering and heavy plant machinery workshop, walled garden and arboretum are all set in over 200 hectares of historic parkland.

What You Will Learn

Livestock health and welfare, production, nutrition. Health and safety. Machinery use and maintenance, Arable and forage crops.

Entry Requirements

GCSE grades 3 or above in English and Maths or equivalent

Assessment

End Point Assessment of Multiple Choice, Practical Assessment and Professional Discussion

Progression

Livestock Unit Technician Level 3 Level 3 540 Study Program

Bicton College

Bicton College

Bicton College is based in East Devon, near Exeter, and set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just two miles from the Jurassic Coast. The historic Georgian mansion, commercial farm, animal husbandry school, modern veterinary nursing building, world-class engineering and heavy plant machinery workshop, walled garden and arboretum are all set in over 200 hectares of historic parkland.