We spend a large part of our lives at work, so making the most of this time to develop our skills and abilities is important, enjoyable and worthwhile.
Improving your skills will:
Help you to do your job better
Keep your skills up to date
Help you to progress in your career.
Employers in the agricultural livestock industry have identified the following areas which will help their businesses and help you to progress:
Improved animal health and welfare skills
This will be under scrutiny due to new legislation. Training will offer proof of competence in managing and caring for livestock
Increased knowledge of food safety, traceability and environmental protection
This will help your employer to differentiate their produce, create niche markets and sell globally
Better management, business, marketing and financial skills
Developing these higher level skills could help you to diversify, fill the gaps left by retiring business owners in the sector, start your own business or work abroad.
Whatever your age, experience or ambitions, there are qualifications and routes into learning to suit you.
