Agriculture

Poultec deliver Poultry Apprenticeships throughout England. Poultry Apprentices are employed on either farms or hatcheries and work alongside fellow team members, learning new skills.

Learners receive regular visits from their Poultec tutor who provide teaching and assessment sessions to further develop the learner’s skills and knowledge.  Tasks will be set by our tutors to be completed between visits, which could include projects. Apprentices will also be invited to attend workshops away from the work place, these will provide additional knowledge and, in some cases, attend sessions to broaden their understanding of the industry.

Apprenticeships are tailored specifically to the type of farm or hatchery; this could be for an egg production farm, rearing farm, breeding farm or growing farm. These may be chicken, turkey or duck sites.

After completing an Apprenticeship, there are opportunities for the learner to progress within the industry.

Poultry Worker

This Apprenticeship is aimed at a stock-person or hatchery operative. This is an ideal starting point for those new to the industry. The Apprenticeship will include the following:

• Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Agriculture
• Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths
• Short courses in health & safety, manual handling, poultry welfare and biosecurity

To complete the Apprenticeship an End Point Assessment will be carried out by an independent assessor. Your tutor will ensure that you are ready for assessment.

Poultry Technician

This Apprenticeship is aimed at a farm manager or hatchery manager. This is ideal for those wishing to progress from a stockperson/operative into a facility manager. The Apprenticeship will include the following:

• Level 3 Diploma in Work-based Agriculture
• Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths
• Short courses in health & safety, manual handling, poultry welfare, biosecurity, environmental awareness & first aid

To complete the Apprenticeship an End Point Assessment will be carried out by an independent assessor. Your tutor will ensure that you are ready for assessment.