There are lots of great ways to start your career in agriculture, with qualifications, courses and training to suit your goals and career aspirations, whether through academic study, hands-on learning or on-the-job training.
Did you know colleges and universities across Britain offer specialised courses in the agricultural, horticultural and other land-based industries? Many are promoted here: www.landex.org.uk
Apprenticeships: Combine hands-on work with study, available from foundation to degree level, check out the links below for your area:
England: www.apprenticeships.gov.uk
Scotland: www.apprenticeships.scot
Wales: www.gov.wales/apprenticeships-genius-decision
Diplomas, certificates, T-Levels (England only) and awards: Practical, work-focused qualifications and awards are ideal for further specialisation and can lead to university and high level qualifications.
University Degrees: Advanced courses for those who want to specialise in areas like agricultural engineering or environmental science.
Food
- Help your learners discover the many Career Paths in the Chilled Food Industry that are on offer with competitive salaries, career progression, the chance to travel and, most importantly, huge variety!
- This Careers in Food poster and supporting case studies produced by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board gives valuable guidance and inspiration to students when considering options for next steps and their future career.
- Find out about the amazing Chefs’ Apprenticeship Schemes available through our partner the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, for younger children discover how to invite chefs into your school with the Adopt A School Programme.
Farming
- We Are Land-based Engineering has produced an excellent What could I do as a job? resource all about the exciting job roles involved in technology, innovative machinery and equipment supplied by a wide range of employer and company types in farming.
- Use this fantastic Careers in Farming and Growing resource produced by The Institute for Agriculture & Horticulture to explore the many job roles available in this industry and what steps to take next to enter this sector.
- The world of horticulture has dozens of roles – explore the diverse range in this dedicated page all about Careers in Horticulture produced by the Royal Horticulture Society.
Environment
- Find out about how young people are gaining valuable work experience on our waterways, with this Kickstarting Young Careers page produced by the Canal & River Trust.
- These Career Cards produced by National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs in collaboration with LEAF Education are perfect for introducing students to a range of careers in food, farming and the environment.
- Many agricultural colleges will be able to advise about a range of careers in food, farming and environment at the forthcoming What Next? Careers event at the National Exhibition Centre taking place on the 1st and 2nd March if you want to book FREE tickets go HERE.
