A highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for farming and learning more about the agriculture business, who can adapt and learn quickly whilst able to take instruction from my supervisor or manager, ensuring I deliver value to any business.

An independent hard worker with a positive attitude, who is flexible and not afraid of physical outdoor work in all sorts of weather, at all sorts of hours. Who strives to always ensure tasks are completed on time and to the highest possible standard, either working independently or as a team.

An individual who always works safely, particularly around farm equipment and animals, and understands the importance of looking out for others. Always open to try things a different way and learn from the experience.

A person who is prepared to work extremely long days when required, to ensure that the work is always completed satisfactorily. To work quickly and efficiently but who is also careful to follow directions when required and

someone who is punctual and reliable and who will be committed to the farm.

CAREER & ACHIEVEMENTS TO DATE

TRAINEE HERDSMANMARCH 2020 DATE

Support the Herdsman with herd health, and the following activities

•Monitors the health of all animals on the premises and notes any behavioral changes

•Milks, waters, and feeds cattle two times a day

•Treats minor injuries or illnesses as they occur

•Trims hooves (Training)

•Gives vaccinations and other injections (Training)

•Assists with calving

•Performs artificial insemination (Training)

•Maintains comprehensive health and production records

•Works closely with the Veterinarian during examination

•Operate tractors, drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery

•Clean and disinfect pens and yards

•Examine animals to detect symptoms of illness or injury

•Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment

•Erection of Electric Fencing

FARMING APPRENTICE

FARM JUNE 2018 MARCH 2020

JOB ROLE

Development of individual capabilities to ensure Cattle, Sheep and Crops are nurtured with best in class care and welfare by delivering the following activities

•Feeding and Bedding of Beef & Diary Stock

•Feeding of Sheep and Lambs

•Maintenance of Wheat / Barley / Maize / Grass (300 acres )

•Load agriculture products on/off trailers

•Operate and service farm machinery. Telehandler / Quad Bike

•Move shrubs, plants, and trees with wheelbarrows or tractors

•Use brands/ tags to mark livestock to identify ownership and grade

•Herd livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks, or other enclosures

•Maintaining a safe and sanitary farm environment

•Bottling of Milk

•Washing & Cleaning Machinery

•Manage Vending Payments/Stock

QUALIFICATIONS & PERSONAL DETAILS

DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURE LEVEL 2 SEPT 2020

Farm animal production, Crop production, Plant and animal health

Business management, Machinery, Agriculture work placement

CITY & GUILDS NPTC FORK LIFT TELEHANDLER AUG 2019

GCSE : Maths, Heritage Skills , Animal Care MAY 2018

DRIVING LICENCE : Full & Clean

HEALTH : Excellent

REFERENCES : Upon Request

SKILLS & KEY COMPETENCIES

Dexterity. I have excellent hand-eye coordination to harvest crops, care for animals and operate farm machinery.

Listening skills. I listen and if dont understand, I ask further questions to ensure I do. Taking instructions from farmers and other agricultural managers, effective listening is critical.

Physical stamina. I can perform laborious tasks repeatedly.

Physical strength. I am strong enough to lift heavy objects, including tools, animals and crops.

Mechanical skills. I can operate complex farm machinery. I also occasionally do routine maintenance on the machinery.