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September 2027

The College offers opportunity to study at level 3 (A level equivalent) for students who wish to develop a comprehensive understanding of Agriculture - developing academic knowledge which will encompass some practical elements and technical skills. It is a popular option for both school leavers and…

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September 2027

Myerscough College offers you the opportunity to study a T-Level in Livestock Production (Agriculture), to develop a comprehensive understanding of the technical skills and techniques for animal husbandry. You will learn about the breeding, rearing and production of livestock to high standards, and…

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September 2027

This Level 2 course will provide a comprehensive introduction to agriculture and the associated Industries. It is extremely popular with school leavers who wish to combine a practical based training programme with theoretical knowledge about farming. You will gain a broad understanding of…

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1 Year
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September 2027

The Level 1 Diploma provides an introduction into agriculture, with a focus on the care, health and management of livestock and crops and an introduction to machinery operations. The aim of the course is to develop the basic practical skills that are required on a farm this will be through a series…

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Since 2019 the Lowther Estate has been embarking on an ambitious new course to restore natural processes, lost habitats and recover species across the estate. We’ve built up a herd of hardy English longhorn cattle, planted thousands of new trees, restored rivers, streams & flower rich meadows, and…

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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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Work Experience or placement

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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