

The tractor driving & maintenance courses from H&W training are suitable for farmers, forestry workers and other staff and employees that drive a tractor as part of their job. Tractors are very versatile vehicles with a wide variety of uses, for business and more recreational users.
Performing maintenance to the standard of the manufacturers instruction manual, ensuring the tractor is in a safe road-going state, is of paramount performance. However, even the most experienced tractor drivers regularly need to update their knowledge and skills to get the best out of new machinery. Serious accidents can and do occur without proper training. The H&W tractir course covers:
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…

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