Livestock Technician Apprenticeship Level 3 - Doggerport Farm – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity to gain a Level 3 Livestock Technician Apprenticeship at Doggaport Farm in Torrington, Devon.

Wage: £15,704 a year
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Training course: Livestock unit technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Sunday between 06.30-19.30 on a rota system
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 14 April
Duration: 1 year 3 months
Positions available: 1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Are you looking to further your career in Agriculture? Do you have experience in livestock farming? Then read on, as we have just the opportunity for you.

Being a part of a team is the key to this great new apprenticeship! Helping to look after our beef and sheep stock on this family run farm, you will become an integral part of the team.

This is great opportunity to grow with a career in agriculture, as there are opportunities for permanent employment and further development following the Level 3 Apprenticeship Qualification.

We may also consider candidates for a Level 2 General Farm Worker apprenticeship if they have a tractor licence and some related experience.

Each day may bring new challenges and opportunities, including dealing with the Great British weather and animals with minds of their own!

The main duties will include but are not limited to:

Operating farm machinery including tractors, telehandlers 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, a flexible approach and comfortable to ‘muck in’ and get involved in all activities
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

Working hours are 40 per week Monday to Sunday between 06.30 - 19.30 on a rota system (weekend working will be required).

Pay Rate : National Minimum Wage for Apprentices £7.55 per hour, to be reviewed at 3-months.

Where you’ll work

Doggaport Farm, Fore Street
Torrington
EX38 8NJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Attention to detail
Team working
Logical
Initiative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Due to the farm location and an unreliable local bus service, candidates will need to have a full UK driving licence and own transport.

About this company

Doggaport Farm is a beef and sheep stock family run farm based in Torrington, Devon.

After this apprenticeship

This is great opportunity to grow with a career in agriculture, as there are opportunities for permanent employment and further development following the Level 3 Apprenticeship Qualification.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SKERN LODGE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000310501.

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Closes in 23 days (Sunday 13 April)

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Livestock Technician Apprenticeship Level 3 - Doggerport Farm

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