Agriculture Short Courses

Agriculture Short Courses

Specific skills for industry

Close-up shot of the side of a blue tractor, the Coleg Sir Gar logo on the side

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Agriculture is the backbone of our food systems, and the need for skilled professionals has never been greater. Whether you’re a seasoned farmer, agricultural worker, or new to the field, our Agriculture Short Courses offer targeted training designed to improve your skills and enhance your career. From pesticide safety and equipment handling to animal care and land management, our courses provide practical, hands-on learning to help you stay ahead in this rapidly evolving industry.

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Gain practical skills that can be immediately applied to your daily tasks, from operating machinery to managing farm operations efficiently and safely.
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Stay up-to-date with the latest safety and compliance regulations, ensuring your practices meet industry standards and help maintain a safer work environment.
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Enhance your career prospects by expanding your knowledge and expertise, opening doors to new opportunities and potential career growth in the agricultural sector.

Courses

Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) & Safe Application of Pesticides Using Vehicle Mounted Boom Sprayer Equipment (PA2a)

Tractor spreading pesticides on a crop field

Tractor Driving - Front End Loader

Red tractor moving hay bales

Tractor Driving

Red tractor driving in a field

Sit-Astride ATV's (Novice)

A person riding a ATV through a field, with a sheepdog running in front

Safe Use and Application of Slurry

Tractor spraying slurry on a field

Rough Terrain Telescopic Handler

Forklift loader of yellow color in a field on a vineyard background

Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Operating Mounted or Trailed Wick Type Applicator/Weedwipe (PA2F)

Tractor spreading pesticides on a crop field

Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Hand Held Equipment (PA6)

Person wearing PPE spraying crops with hand-held pesticide sprayer

Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Vehicle Mounted Boom Sprayer Equipment (PA2a)

Rear shot of a tractor spreading pesticides on a crop field

Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) & Safe Application of Pesticides Using Hand Held Equipment (PA6)

Group of workers spraying a green field with pesticide while wearing protective PPE

Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) & Safe Application of Pesticides Operating Mounted or Trailed Wick Type Applicator (weedwipe) (PA2F)

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Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1)

A person wearing protective PPE including a ventilation mask while spraying pesticides on crops

Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross-Cutting, Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm

Close-up of tree being cut with a chainsaw

Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting

A dismantled chainsaw being worked on

Cattle Foot Trimming

Cow hoof in the process of being trimmed

Foundation in Agronomy (Agriculture & Vegetables)

Male and Female walking through a crop field

Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture

greenhouse full of succulents in neat rows

ReAct+ Funding

If you’ve been made unemployed or redundant in the last 12 months, ReAct+ could provide the support you need to get back into work quickly. With funding for skills training, personal development, and help with costs like childcare and travel, ReAct+ offers a range of resources to help you overcome barriers and find new opportunities.