Bicton College
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- 18 Jan 25
- 26 Apr 25
General Farm Worker Apprenticeship
LOCATION & START DATE
Bicton College - as required
Bicton College - as required
DURATION
15 – 18 months - Block week delivery (8 in total)
15 – 18 months - Block week delivery (8 in total)
ATTENDANCE
Work-based
Work-based
Course information
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.
Livestock health and welfare, production, nutrition. Health and safety. Machinery use and maintenance, Arable and forage crops.
GCSE grades 3 or above in English and Maths or equivalent
End Point Assessment of Multiple Choice, Practical Assessment and Professional Discussion
Livestock Unit Technician Level 3
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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.
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General Farm Worker Apprenticeship
Level 2
Bicton College
Agriculture, Crops, Arable, Livestock, Level2, Apprenticeship, Farmer, Generalfarmworker