Lantra is pleased to announce that its Higher Apprenticeship in Agriculture will be launched in January 2013.

The new flexible work-based programme is designed to fit around employers’ current business activities and work commitments and delivers numerous benefits. 

The Apprenticeship framework will enable employers to develop their workforce to a higher skill level, encourage business growth, support specialist roles and decrease skills gaps.  It can support both large employers that already offer Apprenticeship programmes and wish to take on additional staff, as well as small to medium sized employers who need to maintain a skilled workforce during economic downturn.

The apprenticeship framework is designed for people who have responsibility for a particular unit such as a dairy herd manager, as well as an assistant farm manager.

According to figures released by the National Apprenticeship Service, a nationwide survey revealed that 76% of employers believe Apprenticeships provide higher overall productivity, whilst 83% rely on their Apprenticeship programme to develop the skilled workers that they need for the future. Furthermore, 88% believe that Apprenticeships lead to a significantly more motivated and satisfied workforce.

Jo-Anne Bryan, Lantra’s project manager for apprenticeships, said: “The Lantra Higher Apprenticeship in Agriculture is a positive step forward for industry and provides learners and employers alike with progression opportunities needed. It will provide on-the-job training so that employees can contribute to the business while gaining the skills and experience that the business needs.”

For more information about the new Higher Apprenticeship in Agriculture and how your business can benefit, visit www.lantra.co.uk, call 02476 696 996 or email sales@lantra.co.uk