Writtle University College student Francine Gilman with Matt Baker on BBC Countryfi le, July 2013.
a course are vast and the industry continues to require skilled and knowledgeable employees who have a real understanding of mod- ern agricultural challenges such as population growth.
Unique
Agriculture course leader Nicola Blackie said: “We welcome stu- dents from all backgrounds onto our agriculture courses. For me, that is what makes us at WUC unique. Students will be mixing together and learning different skills from each other in the class- room and in the fi elds.” She added: “Agriculture is now considered to be more science-ori- entated than it once was and the latest developments in areas such as technology make it a hugely ap- pealing subject area for college and university students.” Many people started on a short
the majority of students under- taking an agriculture degree at Writtle start their course with lit- tle or no previous experience in the subject. Even so, many now go on to make a career in the industry. This shift highlights how more students now have a better un- derstanding of how agriculture is open to people from all walks of life and the huge value the subject has when it comes to key global issues such as food production and sus- tainability.
The career prospects availa- ble to those who have completed
course before progressing to a longer syllabus. It was a growing trend and fantastic to see more people appreciating the role agri- culture played within the region- al economy and beyond, said Dr Blackie.
“It is estimated that the indus-
try needs an additional 60,000 people between 2010 and 2020 and employment opportunities are available in roles with ad- visers and suppliers, as well as buyers and processors, which all need a fi rm understanding of the industry.”
the apprenticeship application process themselves. Non levy payers can expect
the government to continue to contribute 90% of the costs of training subject the existing age bands. Further incentives are ex- pected for businesses with less than 50 employees who recruit apprentices aged between 16-18 years old.
Levy payer funds will expire after 24 months if they remain unused, with the money going to support the apprenticeship system in general. It is expected that these employers will want to train existing staff through the system as well as recruiting new apprentices.
This should be where the higher and degree level appren- ticeships will start to come into their own. The government is ex- pecting employers to do more of
A new Digital Apprentice- ship Service (DAS) has also been launched. It enables employers will be able to choose their train- ing provider and post apprentice- ship vacancies. From May, levy payers can use the DAS to track their funds and pay for appren- ticeship training. Nicola Currie is Apprentice-
ship Employer Liaison Offi cer at Easton & Otley College. For fur- ther information, email nicola.
currie@easton.otley.ac.uk
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