Skills and Training

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.

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...

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

This business module introduces various topics that are essential for running your business. It will introduce you to the terminology used to give you an overview on Bookkeeping through to understanding accounts and cash flow, Making Tax Digital (MTD). This...

Farms are essentially businesses, subject to the same demands for efficiency and success, while also facing distinctive challenges. It's crucial to assess your farm business from multiple angles to gauge your performance and pinpoint areas of strength or areas that...

This module explains the benefits and challenges of incorporating mixed farming on your farm. 

Typically a 1 day training course with an assessment on a different day.  A certificate will be issued upon successful completion. 

PA4 = Candidates must have attended a Safe Use of Pesticides training course and/or hold an NPTC Certificate of...

Increasing concern about climate change has led to an increased need to mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced by agriculture. GHGs absorb solar radiation and in doing so, heat the atmosphere. The terms ‘carbon footprint’ and ‘carbon emissions’ are used...

The ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills is an entry level qualification for anyone with management responsibilities but no formal qualification. It is also useful for anyone hoping to progress into a management position but who have...

Agriculture has a significant environmental footprint. It is associated with approximately one third of global land use and is a key driver of land use change globally. Food production is also associated with ~15% of global greenhouse gas emissions. At...