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Specialises in identifying faults, repairing, overhauling and maintaining farm tractors and farm machinery.
Supports technical work with farm machinery in a wide variety of areas, including the development and testing of new products for the farming industry, service engineering to install, repair and maintain equipment.
Plants and cares for flowers, grass lawns and trees in a garden. Tasks include planting, trimming, mowing, carrying out redesign work and repairing features. May work in a variety of settings, including public parks, private homes or the grounds of bushiness.
An assistant trainer is responsible for assisting the trainer with the daily care and conditioning of the horses in their yard to prepare them for competition on the Racecourse and the supervision and training of the stable staff team. They also set out the training schedules, liaise with owners and help with the overall running of the business.
Inspects forestry work, collects statistics about forest estates and may have an input into forestry policy developments
Studies the behaviour, physiology, evolution, and classification of animals.
Arranges and designs floral displays and bouquets using both flowers and plants.
Assists a Veterinary Surgeon with the treatment and nursing of sick and injured animals.
Studies animal, plant and microscopic life in oceans.
Provides veterinary advice to racecourse stewards on the health, welfare and fitness of the racehorses that are due to run
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.
Supervises and manages the running of a farm.