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Always check that qualifications are recognised by a professional body so that you know it meets the standards required by the industry you are going into (especially if you are paying a private college or training organisation).
If you are thinking of setting up your own business – from running small holding to becoming a contractor – you can find short courses at your local college and through your local trade organisations. These can include first aid, bookkeeping, customer service, countryside management, chainsaw use, etc. Basic skills courses to improve your English or maths are usually free.
Agriculture related qualifications available at your local college include:
NVQ levels 1 to 3 These teach work-based skills and you can study them whilst working.
First and National Diplomas/Certificates in countryside management, horticulture. These are usually studied full-time and provide work experience.
GNVQs and AVCEs in Business. These work-related courses can be studied full-time or part-time at college
Higher National Certificate and Diplomas (HNCs and HNDs) in a range of related subjects. The HNC can be studied part-time whilst the HND is part-time.
Modern Apprenticeships and National Traineeships allow you to work for an employer and study at college for an NVQ.
Many organisations also provide training:
Lantra – the lead training organisation for land-based industries www.lantra.co.uk - accredits courses in the land-based industries. They have a careers section on their website and a register of training providers in your area. Below is a list of some of the qualifications Lantra accredits:
| National Occupational Standards Title | NVQ/SVQ Qualification Structure Titles |
| Agriculture | Agriculture Level 1 |
| Agricultural Crops | Agricultural Crop Production Levels 2 and 3 |
| Animal Care | Animal Care Levels 1, 2 and 3 Animal Care (Zoos and Wildlife Establishment) Levels 2 and 3 Animal Care (Dog Grooming) Levels 2 and 3 Animal Care (Pet Care and Retail) Levels 2 and 3 Animal Care (Boarding) Levels 2 and 3 Animal Care (Animal Welfare) Levels 2 and 3 Animal Care (Breeding) Levels 2 and 3 Animal Care (Animal Training) Levels 2 and 3 Animal Care (Open Farm) Levels 2 and 3 Animal Care (Dogs/Animal Wardens) Level 3 |
| Animal Technology | Animal Technology Levels 2 and 3 |
| Amenity Horticulture | Amenity Horticulture Levels 2 and 3 Amenity Horticulture (Nursery) Level 2 Amenity Horticulture (Landscaping) Level 2 Amenity Horticulture (Sports Turf) Levels 2 and 3 Amenity Horticulture (Interior Landscaping) Level 2 Amenity Horticulture (Cemeteries & Graveyards) Level 2 |
| Aquaculture | Aquaculture (Cyprinid) Levels 2 and 3 Aquaculture (Trout) Levels 2 and 3 Aquaculture (Salmon (freshwater)) Levels 2 and 3 Aquaculture (Salmon (Sea)) Levels 2 and 3 Aquaculture (Shellfish) Levels 2 and 3 Aquaculture (Cod) Levels 2 and 3 Aquaculture (Halibut) Levels 2 and 3 |
| Environmental Conservation | Environmental Conservation Levels 2 and 3 Environmental Conservation (Community Recycling) Level 2 Environmental Conservation (Rivers, Coasts, Waterways) Level 2 |
| Equine | Horse Care Level 1 and 2 Horse Care and Management Level 2 Racehorse Care Level 2 Racehorse Care and Management Level 3 |
| Farriery | Farriery Level 3 |
| Fisheries Management | Fisheries Management Levels 2 and 3 |
| Fencing | Fencing Levels 2 and 3 Fencing (Vehicle Safety) Level 2 |
| Floristry | Floristry Levels 2 and 3 |
| Gamekeeping and Wildlife Management |
Gamekeeping and Wildlife Management (Deer) Levels
2 and 3 Gamekeeping & Wildlife Management (Game Rearing) Levels 2 & 3 Gamekeeping & Wildlife Management (Lowland) Level 2 Gamekeeping & Wildlife Management (Upland Grouse) Level 2 |
| Horticulture | Horticulture Level 1 |
| Land-based Operations | Land-based Operations Level 1 |
| Land-based Service Engineering | Land-based service Engineering Levels 2 and 3 |
| Livestock Production | Livestock Production Levels 2 and 3 Livestock Production (Beef) Levels 2 and 3 Livestock Production (Sheep) Levels 2 and 3 Livestock Production (Dairy) Levels 2 and 3 Livestock Production (Pigs) Levels 2 and 3 Livestock Production (Poultry) Levels 2 and 3 |
| Mixed Farming | Mixed Farming Levels 2 and 3 |
| Production Horticulture | Production Horticulture Levels 2 and 3 |
| Treework | Arboriculture Levels 2 and 3 Forestry/Treework – Establishment Levels 2 and 3 Forestry/Treework – Harvesting Levels 2 and 3 |
| Veterinary Nursing | Veterinary Nursing Levels 2 and 3 |
Many trade associations run short courses
For more information on agriculture careers, use
our Careers Information web pages at
http://www.wiltscoll.ac.uk/careers/
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