Mandatory Unit: Health and Safety – Risk Management in Forestry and Farming
In this unit we look at how you, your family, and your staff can minimise your risk, reduce your stress and stay healthy and safe on the farm.
Skills and Training
Nervous Diseases in Sheep
In this course we cover; Listeriosis - primarily a winter-spring disease, Polioencephalomalacia or Cerebrocortical necrosis (PEM or CCN) - commonly seen in weaned lambs, Coenurosis (Gid) - an uncommon disease of sheep and Vestibular disease (middle ear infections).
Master Parasite -Sheep
In this advance level masterclass, farmers will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of key parasites of sheep and develop an understanding of the effects of these parasites on the animal and flock, together with any statutory obligations. Advice...
Level 3 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing
This course is designed to give the knowledge needed to be an integral part of a HACCP team in food manufacturing and other related industries, such as distribution and storage.
The qualification is ideal for people already working in food...
Book keeping VAT and Making Tax Digital (MTD)
This is a 1 day training course with a certificate of attendance issued upon completion
It is vital to your business to manage your finances correctly. This course will help you to gain the required level of financial knowledge, understand what...
Seasonal Reproduction in Ewes
Understanding the biological and genetic basis of sheep breeding can help us make important management decisions about which breed to use and where it fits into the farm business.
Farm Safety – Working Safely with Livestock
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.
Breeding Sheep for Parasite Resistance
This module explains how genetic selection can be used to breed sheep that are more resistant to internal parasite infections. It informs ram breeders how they can get involved in this work and explains to commercial ram buyers how they...
Sustainable Supply Systems (IBERS)
This online postgraduate module runs for 3 months, starting in either May or September. Participants should either hold a first degree or have at least 2 years relevant experience in agriculture. The course can be taken as stand-alone CPD or...
First Aid at Work
A 3- day practical and theory combined training course with an integrated assessment. A certificate awarded following completion.
This training course is for those of you who are required to be the recognised “first aider” within your business; it is...