General Farm worker Apprentice DAVID AND VALERIE PENNINGTON
David and Valerie Pennington at Horwell Barton are pleased 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. Duties include checking on the pigs first thing, reporting back any issues but undertaking basic requirements, such as administering injections.
Closing date: 30 Sep 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40
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
Exact shifts tbc.
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
09 Oct 2023
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Date posted
09 Jun 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000172156
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
The lucky candidate would get involved with most aspects of the farm, the main duties being:
- Scrapping out the pens and bedding up
- Helping to sort out the pigs for size ready for transportation
- Help maintain the farm machinery
- Help with the beef stock
- General farm work to include moving fences and other season jobs
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 Bicton on 2 days on alternate weeks basis as part of the apprenticeship training
Mandatory qualifications included in this apprenticeship are:
- Award in Emergency First Aid at Work, 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
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- The farm would like to train to keep the right candidate and support them through Level 3 Livestock Unit Technician apprenticeship if this is their choice
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade 3/D) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
DAVID AND VALERIE PENNINGTON
Address
HORWELL BARTON
COLEBROOKE
CREDITON
EX17 5DH
Training
Training provider
CORNWALL COLLEGE
Contact
Liz
01209 617826
Apprenticeship standard
General farm worker
Level 2 (GCSE)
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