Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care

If you choose to train for a job in Agriculture or Animal Care you will be working mainly outdoors. In Agriculture, as an Apprentice you could be working with farm animals or crops. Whatever the job, you can be sure it won't be 9 to 5, Monday to Friday. There will be early starts and late finishes, plus weekend work.

Apprentices need to be physically fit and reliable because you will often be working on your own. If you choose Animal Care, the type of work you do will depend on what kind of animals you will be looking after. If you want to work with big animals like cows and horses, then it's likely you will work on a farm with the same working conditions as in Agriculture. If you want to work with small animals, a job in a vet's practice, animal sanctuary or kennel's would be best.

By choosing a job in Horticulture, Apprentices will be involved in growing plants. landscaping, retailing or all three. The increase in gardening programmes on TV, has led to people spending more time and money in garden centres. As an Apprentice you could also work with commercial growers, in public parks and gardens or golf courses. All these need well trained, highly skilled workers with qualifications.