Horticulture plays a central role in creating, maintaining, and enhancing the landscapes we live in. Pretty, pollinator-friendly floral displays...
The overall aim of the programme is to equip you with degree-level competence in the disciplines of Equine Science and a choice of professional...
This course provides young people the knowledge and skills required for:
The course provides in-depth knowledge of dairying and the dairy industry. It is designed to ensure that participants acquire the high level of...
Animal Health Care encompasses the practices, knowledge and responsibilities in promoting the wellbeing and health of animals. This programme...
This degree has been designed to deliver high quality agricultural engineering graduates to local and national agricultural and agri-food...
You will study a range of modules from Marine Biology research at home and abroad (e.g. Spain or Portugal) to Environmental Management and...
Works on a trawler at sea, catching and landing all kinds of fish and shellfish.
Responsible for navigation, checking that cargo is safe and stable, supervising crew members and ensuring that the ship is fit to sail.
Horticultural scientists study the science and technology of plant cultivation.
Employed on ferries, cruise ships, cargo container ships, and a wide range of vessels designed for specialised supply, support and rescue roles.
The role of the racehorse trainer is to train thoroughbred horses to win races. However, the role encompasses a host of other activities which include the welfare and safety of both of both staff and horses, liaising with various owners and keeping them up to date regarding their horse, the daily routine of the racehorse, and picking suitable races for the horse.
Trains, prepares, and rides horses for professional competitions.
Examines and treats all kinds of sick and injured animals and advises on animal health and welfare.
Oversees the provision of prepared food at events, from weddings to huge business conferences.
Owns or works on a dairy farm carrying out the day to day duties involved in managing a dairy herd.
A racing secretary's role is to act as the central point of contact for owners, Racecourses and suppliers and ensure the day to day running of the office, which includes ensuring the runners for the next day have been declared. Racing secretary’s will often also control the accounts, payroll and communications dependent on size of the training yard.
A work rider is responsible for riding Racehorses during workouts particularly in their fast work; they must be accomplished riders and be able to follow instructions to the letter. Riders must be in top physical shape and they must maintain appropriate riding weights—generally under 12 stone for Jump Racing and under 10 stone for Flat.
Assist in the preparation of food in a kitchen, such as in a restaurant, hotel or store deli.