Piggery, Bellaghy

I worked here for around two years, farming roughly 2000 pigs. I gained alot of experience and knowledge here in the herd management. On a daily basis I took part in the feeding and cleaning out, keeping up with general hygiene and infection control, pigging, teething and tailing, medicating and vaccinating, and learning the role around artificial insemination which was something I really enjoyed.

Mechanics ,Bellaghy

I worked in this small van and lorry mechanics during summer and school holidays. I carried out services and repairs. I gained basic general knowledge around engines and bodywork.

Engineering Company, Toome

I worked in this family run manufacturing and repair engineering business for just over two years. Whilst here I completed a level 2 apprenticeship in welding and fabrication. I took part in the manufacturing of equipment such as gates, railing, components, structural steelwork and repairs of trailers and other machinery. I was also taught spray painting and plasma cutting. Here I also became competent in the use of forklifts.

Livestock farm, Maghera

I have worked on this beef and sheep farm part time for the last three years. I worked mainly with the livestock with daily tasks including, general yard maintenance, feeding and cleaning out, drenching, vaccinating and foot bathing, dehorning, calving and lambing, moving and transporting livestock, and occasional field work like, rolling, slurry, topping, carting bales, and fertiliser. I was also able to use the shovel when needed.

Quarry, Knockloughrim

I currently work at this quarry and have been here since October 2021. I have been able to gain experience of driving a HGV cement mixer through a shunter test and carting cement from opposite ends of the quarry. I also partake in factory work such making wall and floor panels.