Level 2 Stockperson

Course Content

• You will be required to undertake and have an understanding of a number of different core skills, knowledge and behaviours in order to complete this apprenticeship. These include:
  
  Handling and restraining livestock
  Health and welfare of livestock
  Assessing the condition and behaviour of animals
  Animal welfare and stress prevention
  Record keeping
  
  The following qualifications will need to be achieved prior to taking the end point assessment: Level 3 Emergency first aid at work, The safe use of pesticides, Additional safe use of Pesticides in Boom Sprayer, Mounted, trailer or Self-propelled equipment OR Granular applicator equipment OR Handheld applicator equipment.
  
  On completion of the pesticides foundation unit above also choose one of the following units: Boom sprayer, mounted, trailed or self-propelled equipment, Granular applicator equipment, Handheld applicator equipment.
  
  If you do not already hold Level 1 Functional Skills in maths and English (GCSE grade 2 or E), you will need to achieve this level and take the test for Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English prior to taking the end-point assessment.You will be required to attend college one day a week.

Entry Requirements

• GCSE grade 2 or E in maths and English or level 1 functional skills in maths and English.
  
  Entry is subject to a successful interview and you will undertake an initial assessment in maths and English regardless of previous qualifications. You must be working under a suitable and relevant contract of employment for a minimum of 30 hours a week. If you do not have an employer, we may be able to help you find one.

Next Steps

• You will have the opportunity to progress on to a higher level apprenticeship standard or to continue working within the industry.

Career Opportunities

• Typical job roles include General farm worker, Assistant herdsperson, Stockperson, or a position within an agricultural related industry such as a feed supplier.