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 animal technology industry have identified the following areas which will help their businesses and help you to progress:
Improved communication skills
This will help when giving advice and guidance to farmers and landowners, necessary due to reforms of Common Agricultural Policy, the Water Framework Directive and the
biodiversity strategies
Increased practical knowledge
This will address increasing interest in and commitment to environmental issues by local
government
Improved and more frequent job specific training
This will ensure up-to-the minute industry experience and continuing professional development.
Whatever your age, experience or ambitions, there are qualifications and routes into learning to suit you.
