General Farm Worker Apprentice D Luxton & Partners
The team at North Alfordon Farm are excited to be offering an opportunity for a motivated individual to join them as a General Farm Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain an insight into the industry and learn new skills.
Closing date: 27 Feb 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,004.80
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
You will be working on a rota basis to include weekends. Hours will range between 7am and 5pm. Shift times will be discussed in more detail during the interview.
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
03 Apr 2023
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Date posted
10 Aug 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000075735
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Daily duties will include:
- Feeding
- Bedding
- Checking the Welfare of the Animals
- Yard Work
- Cleaning
- Scraping up
- Tractor driving
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
You will be working towards a Level 2 General Farm Worker Apprenticeship Standard.
You will receive on and off the job training and support from an assessor and an apprenticeship advisor.
You will be required to attend Duchy College Stoke Climsland on a weekly basis as part of the apprenticeship training.
Mandatory qualifications included in this apprenticeship are:
- Emergency First Aid at Work Level: 3, which is a minimum of 1-day course (Ofqual regulated)
- City & Guilds Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides Guidance or Lantra Safe use of Pesticides’ Level: 2)
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Full time employment at the end of the apprenticeship for the right person.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3/D) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
D Luxton & Partners
Address
NORTH ALFORDON
OKEHAMPTON DEVON
EX20 1RX
Training
Training provider
CORNWALL COLLEGE
Contact
Abbie
01209616422
Apprenticeship standard
General farm worker
Level 2 (GCSE)
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