An application window to apply for subsidised training will open on October 17th for ONE WEEK ONLY.
The skills funding application window opens at 9am Monday 17th October 2022 and closes at 5pm on Friday 21st October 2022.
There are 20 short courses available categorised under ‘Business’, ‘Land’ and ‘Livestock’. All training courses will be subsidised by up to 80% for registered individuals.
Courses available are:
Business
Book Keeping and VAT
Business planning and development
Emergency First Aid – 1 day course
Environmental Awareness, Audit and Management for your Business
Marketing your business
Planning a Diversification or New Enterprise on Farm
Understanding and Using Accounts
Land
Basic Tree Inspection
Chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting
Level 2 Award in the Safe use of Pesticides ( PA1 ) & Safe Application of Pesticides Using
Vehicle Mounted Boom Sprayer Equipment ( PA2 )
Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides ( PA1 ) & Safe Application of Pesticides Using
Hand Held Equipment ( PA6 )
Level 2 Award in Rodent Management ( previously rodent control )
Rough terrain telescopic handler
Sit astride ATV
Trailer Towing on Road
Woodland Management for Conservation
Livestock
Calf management, health and housing
Cattle foot trimming
DIY AI
Cattle scanning
Sheep scanning
Safe use of sheep dip
Safe use of vet and med
For more information and support on how to apply visit the Farming Connect website at: