Skills and Training

In this course you will learn about ewe nutrition during pregnancy and the metabolic diseases they are susceptible to during this time. 

In this course we will look at:

Existing building-related issues on livestock management, health, and performance, assessment of existing buildings in an objective manner, consideration of existing building against design guides and prioritising potential improvements based on available time and money.

Energy efficiency for your business is a great way to reduce your operating costs and improve the profitability of your operation. The module is an introduction to the principles of energy efficiency and producing and using renewable energy on farms...

This training will introduce the value of body condition scoring (BCS), explain good approaches to take regards timing and handling and detail what you need to do to comply with this Universal Action under the Sustainable Farming Scheme, launching in...

This is a 2- day training course with an integrated assessment.
A British Wool certificate will be awarded upon successful completion.

The Machine Sheep Shearing will give you the information to be able to set up, maintain, lubricate and adjust...

This is a two – day advanced level training course which will cover instruction and practical training in the following:

The Advanced Shearing course will help those that can already competently shear a sheep to improve their skills further by...

This module will cover several key issues at lambing time: Ring womb, various types of malpresentation and vaginal and uterine prolapse. Identifying and acting quickly to correct these problems can save the life of both the ewe and her lambs...

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...

Diffuse pollution is pollution that enters the environment such as a watercourse in a way that cannot be clearly attributed to a single activity. This might be through multiple sources or a single source but entering a watercourse in multiple...

Agricultural and horticultural work are recognised as areas that give rise to a high level of workplace injuries and health issues. Working in horticulture involves a variety of tasks such as planting, pruning, harvesting, operating machinery, and applying chemicals which...