NLBC Sector: Land Based Engineering

Sub-sectors: Crop processing, precision farming, UAVs / drones, animal handling and transport, harvesting, forest engineering, irrigation, tractors / vehicles, Agri-Tech.

Occupations: Agricultural machinist, tractor driver, machinery operator, agricultural engineer, technician, environmental engineer, forest engineer.

Apprenticeship training suppliers – nidirect
Apprenticeship Information

A number of training suppliers across Northern Ireland are contracted to work with apprentices to help them qualify in their chosen profession. Apprentice and employer must speak to one of these training suppliers to arrange ‘off-the-job’ training.

Apprenticeships.Scot
Apprenticeship Information

Want to become an apprentice or employ an apprentice? This website gives all the information you need. There is also useful resources for training providers

Become an Apprentice – City & Guilds
Apprenticeship Information

If you are 16+ and want to work for an employer, get on-the-job training and earn a wage at the same time, then an apprenticeship could be for you. City & Guilds apprenticeships are training programmes where apprentices learn on-the-job.

Business Wales
Apprenticeship Information

Guide to employing an apprentice in Wales for businesses considering taking one on.

Careers Wales
Apprenticeship Information

Guide to apprenticeships in Wales for those considering one.

Employ an Apprentice – City & Guilds
Apprenticeship Information

Employing apprentices can bring a range of tangible benefits to your business. Through funded, work-based learning, both new and existing employees can learn the skills and knowledge to work with greater effectiveness: generating more productivity, more motivation, more satisfaction and

Federation for Industry Sector Skills and Standards
Apprenticeship Information

Apprenticeship Frameworks Online is the repository for apprenticeship frameworks that meet the national standards for England and Wales. You can use the frameworks library to search for an apprenticeship frameworks. Frameworks are being replaced by ‘Standards’ in England.

Find an Apprenticeship – GOV.UK
Apprenticeship Information

Search and apply for an apprenticeship in England.  You can use keywords (can include job title, employer or reference number) and location to search, and filter results by level, or browse the full range of apprenticeships available in your area by

Get In Go Far
Apprenticeship Information

Information on the benefits of apprenticeships and how to get started for potential apprentices, their parents, teachers and employers.

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