Livestock Technician Apprenticeship Level 3 - Mount Folly Farm
MR & MRS J TUCKER
Kingsbridge, TQ7 4AR
Closes on Friday 31 January
Posted on 18 October 2024
Contents
Summary
We have a fantastic opportunity to gain a Level 3 Livestock Technician Apprenticeship at Mount Folly Farm in South Devon.
- Annual wage
- £11,648 a year
- Training course
- Livestock unit technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Flexible on a rota system, TBC
35 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Sunday 2 February
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Are you looking to further your career in Agriculture? Do you have an interest in livestock farming? Then read on, as we have a fantastic opportunity for a Livestock Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship at Mount Folly Farm, situated in the South Hams on the beautiful South Devon coast.
We are looking for candidates with farm experience (desirable) or a qualification/Agriculture apprenticeship completed at Level 2.
This is great opportunity to grow a career in agriculture, as there are opportunities for permanent employment and further development following the Level 3 Apprenticeship Qualification.
Each day may bring new challenges and opportunities, including dealing with the British weather!
The main duties will include but are not limited to:
- Operating farm machinery including tractors and attachments
- Monitoring livestock
- Monitoring supplies stock e.g. livestock feed etc
- Handling livestock and providing appropriate accommodation for them
- Working in a team and keeping records.
What will you bring to the role?
- A 'Can do' attitude
- Willing to learn and ‘muck in’
- Punctual and ready to work
- Good Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Good planning and organisation skills
- Able to solve problems
- Team working
- Takes the initiative
- Physical fitness
Due to the farm location, candidates will need to be have a full UK driving licence and own transport.
Where you’ll work
Mount Folly Farm, Folly Hill, Bigbury On Sea
Kingsbridge
TQ7 4AR
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
SKERN LODGE LIMITED
Your training course
Livestock unit technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
- Plan, implement, monitor and review health and safety of self, others and livestock; including risk assessments and biosecurity policy.
- Manage, monitor and evaluate the financial viability of delivered diets, using relevant resources
- Maintain, analyse and utilize production records (both written and digital) to improve productivity and aid compliance
- Implement breeding plan, monitor and manage the physical condition and check that selected stock are in the correct condition for breeding.
- Use the most appropriate technology or digital system (for example, robotic milking, EID tagging, GPS tracking) to ensure that livestock performance is optimised, and its health and welfare is maintained.
- Prepare, maintain and operate farm vehicles, and attachments, in different environmental and ground conditions
- Carry out day-to-day management of unit conforming to current welfare legislation and current industry welfare codes, including planning for personnel and undertake key activities, to meet KPI’s
- Implement, monitor, manage and review livestock health & welfare plan.
- Ensure that grass and forage crops are of the appropriate quality and quantity in accordance with farm KPIs
- Plan, implement, monitor and review movement of livestock at different stages of production cycle, including preparation of movement documents and allocating resource
- Plan and implement cleaning procedures across the livestock unit, including management of manure and manage livestock in accommodation
- Implement changes to policy and working practice, based on market factors such as price, supply chain requirements and new legislation
- Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders to support business operation and development
- Select and prepare livestock for sale or transfer in accordance with health and safety requirements.
- Identify need for euthanasia, contact relevant professionals and complete necessary paperwork
- Plan, implement, monitor and review health and safety of self, others and livestock; including risk assessments and biosecurity policy.
- Manage, monitor and evaluate the financial viability of delivered diets, using relevant resources
- Maintain, analyse and utilize production records (both written and digital) to improve productivity and aid compliance
- Implement breeding plan, monitor and manage the physical condition and check that selected stock are in the correct condition for breeding.
- Use the most appropriate technology or digital system (for example, robotic milking, EID tagging, GPS tracking) to ensure that livestock performance is optimised, and its health and welfare is maintained.
- Prepare, maintain and operate farm vehicles, and attachments, in different environmental and ground conditions
- Carry out day-to-day management of unit conforming to current welfare legislation and current industry welfare codes, including planning for personnel and undertake key activities, to meet KPI’s
- Implement, monitor, manage and review livestock health & welfare plan.
- Ensure that grass and forage crops are of the appropriate quality and quantity in accordance with farm KPIs
- Plan, implement, monitor and review movement of livestock at different stages of production cycle, including preparation of movement documents and allocating resource
- Plan and implement cleaning procedures across the livestock unit, including management of manure and manage livestock in accommodation
- Implement changes to policy and working practice, based on market factors such as price, supply chain requirements and new legislation
- Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders to support business operation and development
- Select and prepare livestock for sale or transfer in accordance with health and safety requirements.
- Identify need for euthanasia, contact relevant professionals and complete necessary paperwork
Your training plan
You will be supported by an assessor throughout your apprenticeship.
As you progress through your apprenticeship your duties and responsibilities will alter as you develop the skills for a successful career in agriculture.
Training will be a mix of face to face and online learning.
You will gain a Livestock Technician Level 3 qualification with further opportunities for training, development and permanent employment upon completion.
Functional Skills in maths and English if required.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English and Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Activities are carried outside and inside in all weathers. Hours will vary depending on business needs (30-40 per week) and you will be on a rota, so you will need to be flexible. Please ensure you research the location and transport access. Start as soon as possible.
About this company
Mount Folly Farm in Kingsbridge are vegetable, beef and arable farmers but they have also diversified and have a stunning campsite and camping barn too with amazing views of the coast.
After this apprenticeship
We have a fantastic opportunity to gain a Level 3 Livestock Technician Apprenticeship at Mount Folly Farm in South Devon.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SKERN LODGE LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282978.
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Closes on Friday 31 January
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