Skills and Training

Renewable heat is the production of heat from technologies that are considered renewable such as Biomass, Heat Pumps, Biogas Combustion and Solar Domestic Hot Water (SDHW)/Solar Thermal.

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This  1 day training course is an introduction to the maintenance and construction of drystone walls to enable learners to undertake basic dry stone wall maintenance and construction. 

Overview in brief:
Over the duration of the course Learners will...

By the end of this module you will be able to identify your management style and understand the importance of developing your leadership skills to enhance your farming business.

Farm work requires a great deal of forethought and planning throughout...

This course is a 1 day training course and a certificate of attendance will be issued on completion of the course.

Improved performance can increase the output and profits of your business. This course is designed for people actively involved...

This module describes the benefits and use of fodder beet as an effective grazing livestock crop.

The drive towards sustainability and desire for Green Skills has opened up new professional avenues across all sectors and IEMA’s Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management course is the perfect way to show that you have the knowledge and skills...

If you are involved in the transportation of animals by road on short journeys (over 65km and up to 8 hours duration) this qualification will ensure you meet the requirement for a Certificate of Competence outlined in the Council Regulation...

This course is a 3-hour training workshop and a certificate of attendance will be issued on completion of the workshop. Workshops are delivered by local vet practices pan Wales. 

Workshop attendees will learn about the main causes of lamb loss...

This module is focused on genomics, and the application of genomics in the farming industry.

This online masters level module will look at the principles of livestock nutrition in a broad context, covering evaluation of feeds as well as the principles of metabolism and nutritional requires of the animal. We will explore the of the...