Higher Apprenticeship in Agriculture

A Higher Apprenticeship is a work based learning programme at Level 4 where the learner is "earing while learning". The Agricultural Management pathway is appropriate for unit managers who have responsibility for the management of a particular enterprise - i.e. sheep or beef unit

The Agricultural business management pathway is appropriate for an Assistant Farm Manager who assists a Farm Manager in the management of a farm. The Apprentice will be employed or self employed and will receive at least the minimum Apprentice wage. Deleivery may include attendance at college one day a week, short block release or distance learning. The learner should achieve the Level 4 Apprenticeship Framework within the agreed timescale.

Programme Features

All learners will be supported by a Training Adviser/Assessor who will monitor progress towards achieving targets on a regular basis (every 56 to 61 days)

The Training Adviser/Assessor will liaise closely with the employer to ensure that qualifications are achieved within the timescale

The Training Adviser/Assessor will assess the Apprentice in the workplace as and when required (every 56 to 61 days)