Start Date
- September 2026, Apprenticeship, Day
What You Will Study
Livestock Technicians are responsible for managing the livestock-related tasks on a farm, such as animal health and welfare from farm to fork, conception and birth, through to the point of sale. They will also support business productivity.
As an Apprentice Livestock Technician, you will be responsible for making decisions about the daily management of livestock such as:
- Changes in diet based on nutritional values in feed.
- Managing livestock before, during and after birthing.
- Providing accommodation that meets the animal’s requirements for optimal health and performance.
- Selecting and preparing livestock for sale or transfer.
You will be responsible for completing daily records and reporting to senior management, assisting with overall strategic decisions to help drive productivity, livestock welfare and farm health and safety. Depending on the business structure, you may also supervise junior members of staff.
You will complete the Level 3 Livestock Unit Technician apprenticeship standard.
- This apprenticeship will involve college attendance and off the job training.
- You will also develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours.
- You need to have an employer to support your apprenticeship and be employed in a relevant job role.
- The typical length of this apprenticeship course is 24 months.
- This course typically starts in September.
This apprenticeship is delivered at Easton and the next intake is September 2024.
If you already have an employer for your apprenticeship or would like more information on how to find an Apprenticeship, please click Apply Now.
Contact our Apprenticeships Team to find out when our next course start date is. If you are an employer who is looking to recruit an apprentice or you already have someone you would like to enrol onto the apprenticeship course, please contact our Apprenticeships Team on 01603 773365 or email Apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk to discuss the next steps.
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Get paid to train
Apprenticeships provide fantastic career opportunities and allow you to get a qualification and earn money at the same time
Designed for opportunity
94% of apprentices stay in work after finishing an apprenticeship, and 47% have received a promotion
Hands on learning
We work closely with employers to deliver training both on and off the job. In most cases, you’ll come into college one day a week, as well as getting planned training and development with a mentor in the workplace
Entry Requirements
You will need to have achieved a GCSE grade 4/C in maths and English (language or literature), or Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English.
In order to enrol onto an apprenticeship, you need to be employed in a relevant job role and undertake a range of tasks which would enable you to complete the qualification.
How You Will Be Assessed
Your End Point Assessment (EPA) will include:
- 30-minute multiple-choice knowledge test
- Practical tasks and observations over the course of five hours, including three tasks
- Professional discussion with an independent assessor
Course Progression
Upon completion of the course, you may wish to consider progression to the Assistant Farm Manager Level 4 Apprenticeship or Agricultural Management BSc (Hons).
Where Your Course Can Take You
Upon successful completion of the course, you may wish to consider further continuation, development or promotion at work or within this sector.
Fees
Apprenticeship course fees are subject to the age of the apprentice, and the size of the company.
For employers who do not pay the apprenticeship levy and who take on an apprentice who is aged between 16-21 at the start of their apprenticeship, there will be no direct cost and the full training costs will be covered by Government funding. If the apprentice is aged 22+ the government partially subsides the training costs and the employer will need to pay 5% of the costs. In the case of this course, the fee would be £450.
A levy paying company will pay the full cost of the apprenticeship from their levy account which in this case would be £9,000, regardless of the age of the apprentice.
Please note that course fees are to be paid by the employer and apprentices must not be asked to make a financial contribution toward their training.
To discuss apprenticeship course fees in more detail or for more information on recruiting an apprentice, please contact 01603 773365 or Apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk.
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Get paid to train
Apprenticeships provide fantastic career opportunities and allow you to get a qualification and earn money at the same time
Designed for opportunity
94% of apprentices stay in work after finishing an apprenticeship, and 47% have received a promotion
Hands on learning
We work closely with employers to deliver training both on and off the job. In most cases, you’ll come into college one day a week, as well as getting planned training and development with a mentor in the workplace
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