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How a new Agriculture Apprenticeship is yielding results for farmsCelebrating the benefits that Apprenticeships deliver to both learners and employers lies at the heart of National Apprenticeship Week, which takes place from 3 – 7 March this year. The week focuses on raising the profile of Apprenticeships amongst employers, individuals, schools, colleges and the media.The week is a key event for Lantra, the sector skills council for land-based and environmental sector, who have worked closely with industry to develop a new Apprenticeship framework. Launched in 2013, the Higher

How Apprentices are helping businesses to grow

The important role that Apprentices play in UK businesses is being celebrated this March with the seventh National Apprenticeship Week.Lantra, the sector skills council for land-based and environmental industries, has always promoted the importance of Apprentices and the benefits they deliver to individuals, businesses and the economy. Coordinated by the National Apprenticeship Service, the week runs from 3–7 March 2014 and will see a series of events held across England and Wales.Lantra has developed a range of Apprenticeship frameworks in a number of industries including agriculture,

Fantastic Career Opportunities for Ex-Armed Forces Personnel

New recruitment campaign provides openings for ex-military services employeesThe UK’s leading provider of land-based training courses and qualifications has today announced details of a major recruitment campaign aimed at ex-military services personnel, especially those looking for a rewarding career after their transition to civilian life. The recruitment campaign should appeal to a wide range of people including those seeking a career in instructing having left the Army, Navy or RAF, and those looking to supplement their income with a second job. Courses cover a diverse range of

Latest R2 developments

As new Register of Tree Work Operatives (R2) website is unveiled the team behind R2 discuss the latest progress.As the R2 project marks its first anniversary significant milestones have been reached thanks to the time invested by key volunteers in the arboriculture industry.  This progress has also been made possible thanks to the growing number of businesses lending their support to the scheme. One of the key beneficiaries of R2 will be individual arboriculture workers who can capture their skills, experience and training and identify their current job grade, as well as planning their

Inspiring success: Lantra launches innovative new Careers Competition

Exploring careers in the land-based and environmental sector lies at the heart of a newly-launched Careers Competition from sector skills council Lantra.Aimed at year 9 to 13 pupils across the UK, the competition requires students to research a career in the sector and create material to promote it and inspire other young people. Pupils will present their findings to a judging panel comprising three industry experts. Lantra hopes that the competition will demonstrate to both schools and pupils alike the vast and varied wealth of roles available in the sector.The sector, which includes

Creating job opportunities in Scotland’s land-based sector

Creating job opportunities in Scotland's land-based sectorThe leading provider of land-based training courses and qualifications in Scotland has today announced details of a major recruitment campaign aimed at career changers and those looking to become their own boss. Lantra Awards is looking to invest significantly in Scotland’s rural economy by doubling the size of its instructor network. The recruitment campaign is hoping to appeal to a wide range of people, including those who are looking to supplement their income with a second job.  John Eccles, a farmer from central Scotland,

New chainsaw qualifications now eligible for funding

Funding now available for Lantra’s new suite of Forestry and Arboriculture qualificationsA recent announcement from the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) is good news for those looking to gain entry to the trees and timber industry. Funding is now available for all of Lantra’s new Forestry and Arboriculture qualifications – of which there are 17 in total. Lesley Barr, Lantra’s Head of Product Development, explains: “We are delighted to announce that funding is now available for these new qualifications. This should help more people to access the most up to date qualifications covering the

Agriculture Engineers Awarded Prizes from Lantra

Tree and Timber Students Awarded by Lantra

Game and Wildlife Learners Received Awards from Lantra

Fisheries Student Awarded for Excellence

Horticulture Modern Apprentice Takes Top Place at Lantra Awards

Top Awards for Scotland’s Top Agriculture Learners

Top Equine Learner Takes the Lead

Awards go to Scotland’s Top Land-based Learners

Grants for Land-based Employers to Employ Apprentices

Sizing Up the Trees and Timber Industry

Businesses Should ‘Love Apprenticeships’

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VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS ARE VITAL TO YOUNG LEARNERS AND TO THE FUTURE SUCCESS OF LAND-BASED AND ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRIES

CULTIVATING HORTICULTURE OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS

REVIEWING THE UK’S ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION STANDARDS

REBECCA O’DWYER NAMED FARMING CONNECT LEARNER OF THE YEAR