Business Wales
Education/Training
General information on how to upskill staff, select a training provider and sources of funding.
Sub-sectors: Wildlife management, land management, gamekeeping, ecology, conservation.
Occupations: Conservation officer, countryside ranger, national park warden, park ranger, gamekeeper, land manager, nature reserve manager, dry stone waller, fencer, ecologist, heritage manager, environmental consultant, environmental protection officer, field officer.
General information on how to upskill staff, select a training provider and sources of funding.
City & Guilds Land Based Services (formerly NPTC) is the UK’s largest awarding body in the land-based sector – encompassing agriculture, horticulture, forestry, animal care, conservation, machinery and more. We offer a range of qualifications developed in consultation with industry …
Landex – ‘Land Based Colleges Aspiring to Excellence’ is a subscriber organisation with 36 member Colleges and Universities in England and 5 Members in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It is a good starting point to locate land based colleges …
Search for courses being delivered by Lantra training providers.
Your guide to training and studying – from college and uni to volunteering, picking the right course and funding.
Use our course search to look for different types of learning opportunities. All providers are contracted with the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) or the Education Funding Agency (EFA) and include colleges, training providers and local education authorities.
Information on where to look to find training and what to think about when selecting a training provider.
UKRS is an accrediting body that supports training providers and instructors, saving them time and money by offering a service that is cost effective and simplistic to use. We raise rural training standards by offering quality assured, accredited courses through …
Our versatile training products are suitable for everyone in your organisation, helping promote a safety-conscious culture throughout your workforce. We’ll help you solve real problems using practical and effective tools, processes and knowledge. And we won’t let jargon get in …
Need funding? The AgriFood Charities Partnership (AFCP) website provides a searchable directory for individuals seeking financial support for training, skills development, education and research. There are more than 120 charities listed. Visit the website to search for suitable funders.
Countryside Management & Gamekeeping