This course is an introduction to the Land-based industries with a particular focus on animal care and welfare. It provides an opportunity to investigate job opportunities and to acquire appropriate vocational skills. The course will include a substantial amount of careers related learning designed to support progression to the suitable next step, this could include educational trips, employability skills sessions and employer encounters such as guest speakers. For 16-18 year old learners this will be delivered as a study programme which includes English and Maths where applicable. The qualification you will receive is the City & Guilds Level 1 Land-Based Diploma which is assessed by online exams, coursework, projects, written assignments and observation of practical competence. We also offer FREE daily, return transport for all full time students from Cumbria.
The course may include educational visits to organisations such as:
Courses are run on demand and usually last for 3 days (including assessment) Get in touch on 07855571312 or ctlogue@aol.com
Courses include the following: Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) Boom Mounted Sprayers (PA2) Variable Geometry Boom Sprayers (PA3) Slug Pellets and Granular Applications (PA4) Hand Held Applicators (PA6) including Application in or near Water (PA6AW), Stem Injection, Stump Treatment, Invasive Weeds…
Monday 18th May – Ulverston Auction Mart Café, LA12 9AU
The course runs from 9am-4pm with the assessment taking place on Friday 22nd May. The price to members is £160+VAT and non-members £185+VAT. Please call 01768 868615 for more information and to book your place.
12-month apprenticeship. Tutor available in Cumbria to visit you in your place of work.
This 12-month apprenticeship is for those in a farm stockperson, hatchery assistant, farm owner (with manager), or relief stockperson role. You will gain the necessary skills, knowledge and qualifications needed to comply with poultry industry training requirements. You will gain a Level 2 Diploma…
Multiple dates available May to July 2026
This is a TWO-DAY, BEGINNER Machine Shearing course, it is suitable for Beginners, Blue & Bronze Seals. Course times are 9:00-17:00 each day. 16 years and over. Course cost is £230 plus VAT = £276. This course will provide you with a basic knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety in setting…
Lancaster University Open Days and Campus Tours
Cumbria Young Farmers' Club Northern District Field Day
Cumbrian Agriculture, Arboriculture and Forestry Apprenticeship Information Evenings 18 and 19 May 2026
