Stockperson (Beef, pigs, sheep, dairy) Apprenticeship

The key role for a Stockperson is to raise the animals with optimal welfare and consideration for their needs throughout the different stages of their life.

Responsible for their own work, but will have close supervision, a stockperson undertakes practical work involving a combination of technology and manual labour. Being a stockperson requires compassion, self-motivation and the ability to work in a team and independently.

This apprenticeship covers the core requirements for looking after animals competently along with specialist training covering beef, pigs, sheep or dairy.

WHAT APPRENTICES WILL LEARN
Handling and restraining livestock
Health and welfare of livestock
Assessing the condition and behaviour of animals
Animal welfare and stress prevention
Record keeping
DELIVERY MODEL
Regular learning, skills and knowledge assessment and research work at Plumpton College (term time only) alongside blended online learning. Quarterly workplace competency and efficiency observation, assessments and reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS AWARDED
Apprenticeship Certificate
Level 3 award in emergency first aid at work
Level 1 in maths and English (if applicable)
Level 2 award in the safe use of pesticides, and one of the following:
Boom sprayer, mounted, trailed or self propelled equipment
Granular applicator equipment
Handheld applicator equipment
END POINT ASSESSMENT:
Online multiple choice test
Practical demonstration
Professional discussion