Assistant Farm Manager Apprenticeship Level 4 SW Midlands NW

2 weeks ago


United Kingdom Skerntrainingandskills Full time

Skern Training and skills is an independent training provider offering excellence in its courses & services. As an approved Main Apprenticeship provider we offer both end to end apprenticeships in a number of standards as well as behavioural programmes to upskill existing employees, with the client's values fully embedded at every stage. We're here to provide life changing adventures and transformative training.

Operating nationally and offering bespoke packages to suit your business needs.

The vacancies are available in the South West, Midlands and North west areas of England and are not residential.You MUST have a suitable employer.We will direct your application depending on the area you put in your application form.

This occupation is found in the agriculture and horticulture sectors, specifically the area of agriculture that includes sheep, dairy, cattle, beef cattle, pigs, goats, poultry, arable field based vegetables or energy crops. In horticulture it is recommended for those working in extensive horticultural field crops. Assistant farm managers tend to work in sectors such as dairy, beef and sheep, arable, pigs and poultry or can work at a business which may cut across multiple sectors. An assistant farm manager may work in any size farm business as employed labour whose intention will be to progress (through succession planning) to farm management either employed or running their own business, in the future. Titles in this job sector vary and it would be appropriate to a range of farm or horticultural site management positions

· Demonstrate how to get the best from your team, line management, time management, organisational skills.

· Demonstrating good communication and teamwork skills and demonstrate a professional approach in their work.

· Physical and Financial performance.

· Technology and data management.

· Implementing and reviewing the farms Health and Safety policy.

· Monitoring energy utilisation, pollution prevention, waste minimisation and greenhouse gas (GHG reductions) in line with the farm’s environmental policy and environmental legislation.

· Understanding the compliance of supply chain contracts / market requirements, farm assurance schemes, relevant codes of practice and relevant farm enterprise legislation.

· Reviewing the routine maintenance of farm machinery, buildings, field drainage and field boundaries.

Entry requirements

GCSE grades of 4 or above in Maths and English

At least two years of agricultural experience.

Applicants must have a suitable employer.

Skills required
  • Customer care skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Physical fitness
Training to be Provided

1-2-1 teaching and mentoring

A training specialist will provide 1-2-1 mentoring and coaching at the workplace, through online reviews and planned visits to the workplace.

A training specialist will coach, teach, and support the apprentice at the workplace on a one-to-onebasis, visiting at regular and agreed intervals.

Face to face teaching as a group (Online delivery)

The programme will be delivered online monthly, led by an experienced team with input from industry experts. There will also be optional monthly drop-in sessions for support.

Block delivery throughout the year with other apprentices in the area. The teaching location will be at acentral point to those on the apprenticeship in the area.

Apprentices will be offered regular 1-2-1 tutorial time remotely with their specialist trainer.

E-learning

We provide an e -learning platform with work and activities for apprentices to complete.

E-learning

We provide an e -earning platform with work and activities for apprentices to complete.

· Demonstrate how to get the best from your team, line management, time management, organisational skills.

· Demonstrating good communication and teamwork skills and demonstrate a professional approach in their work.

· Physical and Financial performance of each enterprise and whole business.

· Technology and data management.

· Demonstrate how to develop farm business plans and work within strategic plans to improve the efficiency and profitability of each enterprise

· Implementing and reviewing the farms Health and Safety policy.

· Monitoring energy utilisation, pollution prevention, waste minimisation and greenhouse gas (GHG reductions) in line with the farm’s environmental policy and environmental legislation.

· Understanding the compliance of supply chain contracts / market requirements, farm assurance schemes, relevant codes of practice and relevant farm enterprise legislation.

· Reviewing the routine maintenance of farm machinery, buildings, field drainage and field boundaries.

All apprentices could attend a residential (overnight stay) at Skern Lodge in Bideford, North Devon, or at one of our 10 adventure centres across the UK.

This experience provides added value to your apprentice’s learning and is an opportunity for

them to build confidence while undertaking exciting and learning-focused activities.

Residential activities are designed to address the learning needs of you apprentice, as a result

real personal growth can be achieved.

Things to consider

You will need to have suitable employer in place before applying for this apprenticeship.

Future Prospects

Progression Opportunities with STSOperations or Departmental Manager apprenticeship Level 5 standardCareer opportunitiesProduction managerFarm managerEnterprise managerAssistant estate manager

Location

Location Skern Training and skills
Skern Lodge, Watertown, Appledore,
Bideford,
Devon,England.
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