Training, skills and workforce development are key to business success. That’s why we work together with you so you can access the training, qualifications, skills and knowledge you need. Read more...

What We Do For You

For a competitive and professional farriery industry.

 

We work to set the standards and qualifications so you can be your best

Setting your standards

Every three years, we work with you to review the jobs, skills and activities people carry out within farriery to ensure your National Occupational Standards (NOS for short) are up-to-date.

The farriery NOS were reviewed in 2009.  This review saw an increased emphasis on animal welfare and occupational health.

NOS are great for businesses, both small and large, providing the valuable information you need to develop job descriptions, training and recruitment plans. They help you recognise what skills are missing in your business and find the most relevant training and learning you need. Importantly, NOS will also form the basis of farriery qualifications. Read more about NOS.

Apprenticeships

The Farriery Advanced Apprenticeship is the on-the-job training that helps an apprentice meet the recognised requirements to legally register as a Farrier.  During 2009 and 2010, we invited you to review the farriery apprenticeship to ensure it reflects how the industry has changed. 

View the current framework.

Bite-sized and flexible qualifications

You told us you wanted more flexible qualifications. The new Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF for short) is proving to be a breakthrough in how people’s skills in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are recognised and accredited.

The QCF allows you to custom-make your qualification as you can ‘pick and mix’ what units of learning you want. By working with you on their development, you have absolutely influenced these new qualifications so they provide the best mix of knowledge and skills required.

Although the structure of the Farriery apprenticeship is set the QCF offers you the opportunity to design CPD qualifications to best meet your needs.

Our research programme tells us what you need

We understand the skills and business requirements of your industry. Through our far-reaching and trust-worthy investigations, we can identify the needs of the farriery industry, providing the proof you and others need to make the right decisions. 

Each year, our Skills Assessment report sets out the skills shortages of today’s workforce, and predicts what is needed tomorrow. What does it say about farriery?

We actively promote farriery as a positive career choice to young people and adults

We work with you to raise awareness of the range of career opportunities that are available in this different and exciting industry.

We produce information relating to farriery job roles, working with you to ensure that this material is accurate and reflects the needs of the industry. This currently includes registered farrier and approved training farrier. Can you help?

Help you to achieve Investors in People

Investors in People is all about improving your business and addressing these issues by allowing you to focus on your business.

With our vast knowledge and expertise in animal related industries we've been approved to deliver Investors in People in England to meet your precise business needs - whatever its size. In fact, it's our years of specialist experience that set us apart, as we are the one and only dedicated sector expert licensed to deliver the IIP programme.

We point you towards funding opportunities for training and skills

Our brand new Fund Finder tool will help you find what funding is currently available to you, so you can take advantage of opportunities out there and maximise your investment in training.

We ensure your voice is heard

Our voice is your voice. We take time to listen to you so we can accurately represent your needs and influence those who make the decisions, especially on issues such as skills and funding.

Staying safe

We work closely with the Health and Safety Executive to make sure you come home safe.  We have set up a dedicated health and safety section on our website with the information you need to keep your workplace safe.  In some regions we can fund health and safety training .  Lantra Awards also develops courses in this area as well including first aid and manual handling.