The land-based and environmental sector in England has around 179,600 businesses and 876,250 employees. The sector includes 16 industries which are grouped around land management and production, animal health and welfare and environmental industries. Our team in England works to help you access the training, qualifications, skills and knowledge you need.
Our voice is your voice. We want to be confident we understand your needs, so our research is crucial to our work.
Each year, we look at what skills are currently missing and what likely shortages there may be in Wales in the future. This Skills Assessment research provides vital information so government, employers, individuals and everyone else are able to make the right investments in skills to thrive and grow.
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To make sure you have skilled, knowledgeable and qualified workers, we work to produce flexible sets of qualifications using our National Occupational Standards. We know how important these standards and qualifications are so we regularly review them to keep them up-to-date.
But with so many types of qualifications to choose from, choosing the right one for you can seem confusing.
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Today there are many common issues impacting on businesses - from customer satisfaction, retention and recruitment, legislation, productivity, profitability, sucession to even survival.
Investors in People is all about improving your business and addressing these issues by allowing you to focus on your business.
With our vast sector knowledge and expertise we have been approved to deliver Investors in People in England to really meet your business needs - whatever its size.
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Up to 80% funding is now available to farmers, foresters and growers. LandSkills can help you get the training you need to boost your business’ profitability.
Find out more about the LandSillks programme in your area:
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Yorkshire and Humberside
Available to women working in male dominated industries across the UK, the Women and Work project can help you develop your skills and boost your career with a training grant of up to £450.
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We can now support businesses in England to become Investors in People accredited. With our vast sector knowledge and experience we can really meet your business needs - whatever its size.
Find the Business You Need. Search our directory of land-based and environmental businesses.
Read the latest news from your industry. Download our Connect Magazine.
Search 1000s of courses and 100s of providers to get the course you need, at a location that suits you.
Apply For Funding Today. Search Fund Finder to see what support is now available for you or your business.
We support health and safety in the industry to make sure that you come home by developing the standards needed to stay safe.
The most up-to-date investigation into skills in the sector, analysing current and future skills needs & much more. Easy-to-read factsheets available.
Identify, develop and manage their skills while saving you time and money. View more about Skills Manager.
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Land management and production
Can we help? If you have any queries or questions just give us a call on 02476 696996 or follow the links below:
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