Skills and Training

This module will explore key diversification strategies for use in horticulture that specifically support biodiversity.

The horticultural sector relies heavily on water from many sources. By using a combination of sustainable methods, monitoring, benchmarking and good planning, growers can manage water usage and set achievable KPIs to support efficient and cost-effective water management. 

Energy efficiency for your business is a great way to reduce your operating costs and improve the profitability of your operation. The module is an introduction to the principles of energy efficiency and producing and using renewable energy on farms...

This course is designed to give the knowledge needed to be an integral part of a HACCP team in food manufacturing and other related industries, such as distribution and storage. 

The qualification is ideal for people already working in food...

This is a 1 day training course with a certificate issued following completion.

This training is aimed at anyone who wishes to develop their skills in controlling rabbits and moles using physical methods either commercially or as an interest. The...

Telescopic lift trucks are widely used in Agriculture and Construction for moving materials and goods, but according to the HSE Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) for rider-operated lift trucks, they are involved in 25% of all workplace transport accidents, this...

This course will give an overview of the use of circular economy techniques in Welsh land management towards improving sustainability, resource efficiency, environmental impacts and long term economics of the industry.

Lighting, milling, and grain drying contribute the most to energy consumption on Beef & Sheep farms. 
A significant amount of diesel is also used for heating equipment and farm vehicles. 
This module focuses on these main energy-using processes and provides...

With more of us shopping around on our energy contracts since the height of the energy crisis there is a bigger focus than ever on customer service and standards in the industry. With the energy crisis of 2022 switching activity...

Refrigeration is a critical technology in modern agriculture, enabling the preservation of produce and extending shelf life through efficient heat transfer. By leveraging the refrigeration cycle, systems use refrigerants with specific thermodynamic properties to move heat from low- to high-temperature...