General Farm Worker Apprentice MW & MD Grigg
MW & MD Grigg are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a General Farm Worker Apprentice. You will receive industry knowledge and experience and develop new skills relevant to animal care, tending to pasture and feed, and maintaining the farm.
Closing date: 30 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£9,360.00
Hourly rate will be £6 with the potential to increase based on performance.
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Working week
You will be working on a rota basis. Days can be flexible, times to be discussed at interview.
Total hours per week: 30.0
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
11 Mar 2024
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Date posted
29 Aug 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000194583
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Working alongside the farmer, the main duties will include:
- Assisting with day-to-day robotic milking and care of the animals, all to a high standard
- Pasture and feed management
- Tractor and machinery yard work
- Maintenance of farm infrastructure including fencing and buildings
- Opportunities to learn computer work associated with robotic milking
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.
Other mandatory qualifications:
- Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work, which is a minimum of 1-day course (Ofqual regulated)
- Level 2 City & Guilds Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides Guidance or Lantra Safe use of Pesticides
- Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent not already attained
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
There may be an opportunity for further employment and development for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade D/3) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
MW & MD Grigg
Address
DOWNES FARM
MONKLEIGH
BIDEFORD
EX39 5LB
Training
Training provider
CORNWALL COLLEGE
Contact
Chelsea
01209 616452
Apprenticeship standard
General farm worker
Level 2 (GCSE)
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