General Farm Worker Apprentice D & E Kirk
D & E Kirk at Larkworthy Barn are excited to be offering an opportunity for a motivated individual to join them as a General Farm Apprentice (Level 2). This is a fantastic opportunity to gain an insight into the industry and learn new skills. Duties include: shearing, feeding, vaccinating, debudding and bedding down.
Closing date: 06 Nov 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
You will be working on a rota basis to include some weekends during Lambing. Hours will range between 8.00am - 5.00pm. Shift times will be discussed in more detail during the interview.
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
11 Mar 2024
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Date posted
11 Sep 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000197554
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Typical daily tasks will include, but not be limited to:
- General farm work and maintenance
- Calf Rearing
- Feeding and bedding up
- Vaccinating
- Debudding
- Worming
- Tractor work to include baling, mowing and raking
- Selecting Ewes for Breeding
- Dagging
- Selecting finishing Lambs
- Shearing
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
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence
- Potential for full time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship
- Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work
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 & E Kirk
Address
LARKWORTHY BARN
ASHWATER
BEAWORTHY
EX21 5DE
Training
Training provider
CORNWALL COLLEGE
Contact
Abbie
01209 616422
Apprenticeship standard
General farm worker
Level 2 (GCSE)
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