Level 3 Livestock Technician Apprenticeship

This role involves operating farm machinery, including tractors and attachments, monitoring and feeding livestock, checking and managing supply stocks such as feed, handling livestock and ensuring appropriate accommodation, grass rolling and drilling, maintaining accurate records, and working effectively as part of a team.

The main duties will include but are not limited to:

Operating farm machinery including tractors and attachments
Monitoring and feeding livestock
Monitoring supplies stock e.g. livestock feed etc
Handling livestock and providing appropriate accommodation for them
Working in a team and keeping records.
Grass rolling and drilling
Key behaviours

Communication skills
Enthusiasm to get stuck in
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness
Reliable
Able to prioritise work load
Strong work ethic
Entry requirements
You must have a tractor licence

You must have Beef cattle experience

You must be confident and hard working

Driving licence is required as will need to drive machinery

Skills required
Communication skills
Team working
Initiative

As you progress through your apprenticeship your duties and responsibilities will alter as you develop the skills for a successful career in agriculture.

Training will be a mix of face to face and online learning.

You will gain a Livestock Technician Level 3 qualification with further opportunities for training to Level assistant farm manager, development and permanent employment upon completion.

Future prospects
Upon successful completion there is the opportunity for a permanent position and further training on the L4 Assistant Farm Manager Apprenticeship.