Skills and Training

In this course you will learn about the importance of a good grazing system and about the most common types in use in Wales. The benefits and drawbacks of each grazing approach will be discussed.

In this module you will learn about growing your own sources of protein for livestock feed, therefore reducing your reliance on imported protein. Protein is the single biggest cost for livestock feed. It is mostly imported and mixed into feed...

This module addresses the need for infrastructure management, current legislation, storage and handling and the impacts of rainwater.

The aim of this module is to improve your understanding of the fundamentals of woodland management. There are many aspects to consider when it comes to effectively managing existing woodland for both productivity and environmental and social benefits. Understanding these...

CEA allows total control of growing environment, increasing efficiency and precision of production and resource usage, sometimes referred to as ‘Vertical Farming’ and typically refers to environments where all requirements are provided by the system (light, water, nutrients, etc.).

This course will give an overview of the future direction of agriculture in Wales based on aims relating to sustainable farming and the Sustainable Land Management framework. It will aim to introduce the 5 core themes that make up the...

In this module you will learn about farming in Wales’s designated landscapes (National Parks and National Landscapes,  also known as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs)), mostly farming in a sustainable way that benefits people, landscape and nature.

This course is an introduction to nutrient management planning on improved land and the elements included in a nutritional management plan. At the end of this module, you should be able to understand the importance of a nutrient management plan...

This module aims to help you understand the options for creating temporary habitats, towards improving farm and Wales-wide sustainability and building biodiversity.

Typically a 2 day training course with an assessment on a different day. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion. 

PA1 = This qualification meets the legal requirements of the Control of Pesticides Regulations and lets you work unsupervised...