Responsible for the everyday care and husbandry of the animals within the collection. Occupational Profile The Apprentice will be employed in zoos, wildlife parks, aquariums, private animal collections, animal reserves, and farms with a zoo licence. The role of a Zoo Keeper or Aquarist will include: • Interpreting diet Sheets, preparing and delivering Animal feeds
Landscape/Horticulture Supervisor
Planning and maintaining large gardens, parks and other green spaces. Occupational Profile Horticulture and Landscape Supervisors can be employed to oversee work in public parks and gardens, green spaces and historic gardens, private gardens and estates or in production nurseries and retail outlets. Many businesses will be specialised in their activities, such as grounds maintenance
Packhouse Line Leader
Collecting and processing products from food or plant production lines and dispatching them to the retailer or moving them to other sites for further processing. Occupational Profile Agriculture and horticulture production is the initial link in the food chain and landscaping industry, contributing over 14% of the British GDP. As a result they offer exciting,
Poultry Technician
Raising animals with optimal welfare and consideration for their needs throughout the different stages of life. Occupational Profile The agriculture industry offers exciting and varied careers in the UK and abroad providing unique opportunities for young people to work in a technically advanced and innovative environment, producing one of the country’s most important products –
Senior Equine Groom
Providing for and coordinating the day to day care of the horses in the workplace. Occupational Profile Set within an industry steeped in tradition, yet embracing innovation and technology, the Senior Equine Groom will provide for and coordinate the day to day care of the horses in the workplace. They will possess all the necessary
Stockperson (Beef, Pigs, Sheep, Dairy)
Raising animals with optimal welfare and consideration for their needs throughout the different stages of their life. Occupational Profile With over 150,000 businesses, the agriculture industry offers exciting and varied careers in the UK and abroad. The industry provides unique opportunities for young people to work in a technically advanced and innovative environment, producing one
Advanced Golf Greenkeeper
The Advanced Golf Greenkeeper encompasses various job titles and technical specialisms. The apprenticeship is designed to provide the greenkeeper with the skills and knowledge to operate at an advanced level where supervisory and/or specialist technical and agronomic skills are required. Upon completion the advanced greenkeeper will have the necessary skills to supervise the greenkeeping team
Sustainability Business Specialist
Help organisations to manage the resources they use and the waste they generate according to environmentally friendly principles. Occupational Profile This occupation is found in a number of sectors including those such as food production, chemical production, construction and retail. The need for sustainable business is becoming ever more important throughout the UK and globally.
Animal Care and Welfare Assistant
Looking after the routine day to day care of domestic and/or wild animals. Occupational Profile Animal Care and Welfare Assistants look after the routine day to day husbandry and care of domestic and/or wild animals under guidance in a variety of different settings. The work is carried out individually or as part of a team
Veterinary Nurse
Providing expert nursing care for sick animals. Occupational Profile Veterinary nursing is the supportive care of animals receiving treatment within a veterinary practice. A veterinary nurse works as a member of the veterinary team, providing expert nursing care for sick animals. Veterinary nurses also play a significant role in educating owners on maintaining the health
