Grow Your Sustainable Career - Work Experience in Farming

Job sector: Agricultural & Environmental

Overview

Right now, the farming and growing industry is more important than ever. With a key part to play in food security, sustainability and animal welfare, a career here will put you in the centre of positive change.

What’s Included

From an introduction to the sustainable food production process to a deep dive into animal welfare and environmental management, this programme has it all! Explore a range of rewarding careers and discover why a career in farming and growing is so great.

What's covered in this Virtual Work Experience

An Introduction to Sustainable Food Production

What impact does farming and growing have on the UK economy? What sectors make up this vast industry? What role does TIAH play in helping steer farming and growing in the right direction? This introductory module will help answer all of these burning questions, plus more!

Animal Welfare & Environmental Management

Now let’s take a closer look at the farmer’s responsibility to welfare and sustainability, and the positive changes that have occurred within the industry. Hear from the experts themselves in a pre-recorded talk, and get to grips with all things sustainability with an activity and short quiz!

The Future of UK Food Production

What present challenges does the farming and growing industry face, and how is the future of food security shaping up? In this module, we’ll explore how new technologies are helping solve current problems, whilst also helping us to avoid upcoming ones. You’ll hear from more industry colleagues in this pre-recorded talk, and put your technological vision to the test with this module’s activity.

Careers in Sustainable Food Production

As you may have guessed, this module is all about careers. What early careers are on offer; what responsibilities you can expect and what a typical day may look like! Meet the experts in this module’s series of people videos, and recap what you learn with a short quiz.

Industry Pathways

So you like the sound of farming and growing…how do you actually get into this industry? Let’s discuss application processes, interviews and how to get started when you secure a role.

Employability

This module tackles all things employability: what employability skills are, why you need them and which ones make you stand out. We’ll dive into communication, teamwork, leadership and resilience, and the role they play in farming and growing careers.

Award: Certificate of completion
Programme dates: 17 June 2024 - 16 April 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

I have a question about my application or programme eligibility

When will I hear back if I have been successful with my application?

Once you have applied for your programme, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be notified about the outcome of your application via email at least 3 days before the programme start date. Good luck!

Can I apply to multiple programmes?

Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with us. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any potential clashes.

Who can take part in the programme? (Age limits, some programmes have location constraints but most don’t etc.)

Most of our programmes require students to be in school/college. Some programmes require students to be based in specific regions of the UK, this is stipulated by the organisations themselves, and is not defined by Springpod.

However, the ages mentioned on our programmes are more of a guideline than a strict limit. As such, we more than welcome older students to apply as well!

I have a question about my assignment

How long does it take for assignments to be reviewed?

Assignments can take up to a week or longer to review and be marked complete. Rest assured, it will be reviewed soon and your certificate will be generated once your programme has been marked as complete.

What do I do if I upload the wrong file?

If you make a mistake when uploading a file, please email hello@springpod.com. We will be able to make a note on our system. Don’t worry, the outcome of your programme will not be affected by this.

I have a question about the programme dates, deadline or workload

How long will I have to complete this programme?

There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

When does the programme start?

Our programmes have various start dates, you can find the exact date on the programme website page. These are available here: https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/search

You will be notified if your application has been successful, 3 days before the programme start date.

What happens if I can't finish the work experience in time?

All programme material will remain accessible after the end date of the programme. Students can continue to work through their programme after the official end date. Although, if possible, we would strongly encourage students to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions.

How much work is required for these programmes? (Will I be able/should I complete more than one programme at a time)?

There is around 10 hours worth of work in total, spread across a two week period. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any work whenever possible.

When do the programmes run? (programme structure etc.)

Once you have access, you can view and complete the material as and when you can, within the time frame of the course in question (for example, within a two week period). In total, there is around 10 hours worth of work. The live talks will take place during weekday working hours. However, all live talks will be available as recordings and the courses can be completed at your own convenience. . There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

I have a question about the live talks

What happens if I can't make a live talk/webinar?

All live talks will be available as recordings. You can access these at the same link used to access the live event. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live webinar, a recording will be available for you to access through your programme within 24 hours of the live event finishing.

What software is required for the live talks?

We use a piece of software called BigMarker. It is a cloud based video hosting software. It requires no installations or downloads on your end, and will provide everything you need to join the live webinars through one simple link.

Will I be able to ask questions/do I have to have my microphone on?

You will have a chance to ask questions at the end of each webinar. These questions are typed out and then read to the presenter by the host of the live talk. There is no need to speak, and all student microphones will be muted for the duration of the live webinar.

I have a question about the certificate

Will I receive a certificate on completion of the programme?

You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.