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MC Day 2 CW 8506 Animal Care
Preston
Level 3 Qualification

March 2027 and October 2027

Farriers are responsible for the maintenance and care of Equine feet with a holistic approach to the equine, for which they must have a thorough understanding of all aspects of Equine hoof care throughout the equine disciplines, from grass roots pleasure equines right through to elite competition…

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3 Years
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MC D1 CW 3868 Animal Care
The North West
Level 3 Qualification

Regular starts throughout the year

Set within an industry steeped in tradition, yet embracing innovation and technology, the Senior Equine Groom will provide for and coordinate the day to day care of the horses in the workplace. They will possess all the necessary skills to lead by example and will have the knowledge required to…

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2 Years
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MC D1 CW 3984 Animal Care
The North West
Level 2 Qualification

Regular starts throughout the year

The broad purpose of the occupation is to handle a variety of horses in different working environments. They must adhere to safe working practices, be prepared to work in all weather conditions and often in out of hours situations. They will be required to have dedication, commitment and the…

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In person
2 Years
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MC Day 2 CW 9406 Forestry + Woodlands
Preston
Level 2 Qualification

October 2027

The broad purpose of the occupation is the care and maintenance of trees for their benefits and values in diverse urban and rural locations, from street trees, city parks and urban woodlands to country estates and private gardens. The industry manages trees adjacent to highways, railways,…

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2 Years
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Ernest Cook Trust are looking for an experienced Farm Manager to lead the safe, sustainable and effective management of Low Beckside Farm, their working upland farm in Mungrisdale, Cumbria. This is a distinctive and varied role combining professional farm management with learning, nature recovery,…

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The NSA Lambing List is a free-of-charge match-making service to link up sheep farmers looking for assistance at lambing time with students looking for work experience. It typically operates between October and April each year. NSA members can advertise a work experience placement, to be filled by…

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Susan’s Farm is a small educational charity running day services for adults, young people and children through an organic livestock farm near Carlisle, Cumbria. Their vision is that people’s lives are transformed by working together in purposeful outdoor activity so they can reach their full…

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Forestry England oversees a vast and diverse network of more than 1,500 forests and woods, spanning over 250,000 hectares. These harbour some of England’s most extraordinary historical sites, monuments, and stories. Beneath the leafy canopies and towering trees lies a rich tapestry of human…

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