General Dairy Farm Worker Apprentice D H MITCHELL & SONS
We have an exciting apprenticeship for looking to gain experience on an operating Dairy Farm. Our farm is located in Harefield, North West London and we manage a herd of 250 dairy cows. Duties will include feeding young stock, bedding out and mucking out beds and general farming.
Closing date: 31 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40
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Working week
Five days a week minimum working from 7am – 3pm. If open to working on the weekend that is also preferred.
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
01 Nov 2023
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Date posted
04 Jul 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000179945
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
This apprenticeship provides an opportunity to gain experience on an operating dairy farm. The apprentice will be assisting the owner with his tasks throughout the working day – this includes but is not limited to:
- Feeding young stock
- Bedding out and mucking out beds for the cows
- Checking the cows
- Help and assisting with milking 200 cows at least once a day
- Tractor Driving where applicable
- General Farming
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Level 2 General Farm Worker Apprenticeship
- Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work
- Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths & English (if required)
- Weekly day release into Berkshire College of Agriculture (BCA)
- An assessor will visit you in the workplace every 12 weeks
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
The owner operators of the farm are approaching retirement age and there is an opportunity to become the main farm worker, maintaining the farm and herd milking twice a day.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 / C or above) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
D H MITCHELL & SONS
https://whiteheathfarm.weebly.com/
Address
WHITE HEATH FARM
HILL END ROAD
HAREFIELD
UB9 6LQ
Training
Apprenticeship standard
General farm worker
Level 2 (GCSE)
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