Skills and Training

This module looks at the causes, prevention and treatment of Fasciolosis or Liver Fluke in beef and dairy cattle.

This course will highlight the risks of working with farm animals, especially cattle. Explain flight or fight responses, and covers how to avoid them, utilising the principles of safe handling and other methods.

This course will give an overview of the use of circular economy techniques in Welsh land management towards improving sustainability, resource efficiency, environmental impacts and long term economics of the industry.

Water is essential to agriculture production. In addition water is managed to supplement production with its uses comprising irrigation, spraying, drinking for livestock, and washing (vegetables, livestock buildings). In the UK water for agriculture is obtained either directly from rain...

This is a ½ day training course. With a certificate of training awarded following completion.

It is important that manual handling is done correctly to avoid injury. Undertaking this course will give you the practical knowledge you need to understand...

This module describes the presentation, prevention and treatment of Johne's disease in cattle.

Antibiotic resistance is a major concern within Agriculture and is highlighted in most milk contracts. SDCT is a good way to help reduce blanket antibiotic use if done in a controlled manner and following a protocol with your vet to...

Lighting, milling, and grain drying contribute the most to energy consumption on Beef & Sheep farms. 
A significant amount of diesel is also used for heating equipment and farm vehicles. 
This module focuses on these main energy-using processes and provides...

This module sets out the many ways in which the new and existing woods and trees provide multiple benefits to both the farm business and farm environment.

This is a 1 day training course with integrated assessment. Upon completion you will be issued with a certificate. 

This qualification is recognised by Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) as acceptable at the point-of-sale for professional use rodenticide. Successful...