Agricultural Crops

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Paul Myhill, Enterprise Manager, Farmcare Limited	"I developed a wide range of skills"	Paul Myhill	View
Garry MacDonald, Young Farmer, Caithness & Sutherland	"My Modern Apprenticeship was quite a challenge, but I did it"	Garry MacDonald	View

Agricultural Livestock

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Leroy Burrell, Veterinary Administration Officer, Bernard Matthews Ltd	"Agriculture is an ever changing industry - every day I face new challenges"	Leroy Burrell	View
Matthew Vaughan, Farming Entrepreneur, Powys	"It's hard work, but you get out of life what you put in!"	Matthew Vaughan	View

Aquaculture

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Joel Lodge, Assistant Manager, Pembrokeshire Fish Farm	"I love working with fish and being in such a beautiful countryside environment"	Joel Lodge	View
Calum George Buchanan, Senior Farm Assistant, Marine Harvest Scotland	"I decided to go into fish farming because I enjoy working outdoors"	Calum George Buchanan	View

Fencing

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Peter Stone, Sales Manager, JB Corrie	"My objective now is to continue to develop my skills"	Peter Stone	View
Ian Frost, Managing Director, Newton and Frost Fencing Ltd	"I am fortunate that I work as part of a hard working and dedicated team"	Ian Frost	View
Wendy Baker, Director, Baker Fencing	Wendy Baker has been a Director of Baker Fencing since its incorporation in 1982	Wendy Baker	View

Floristry

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Tanya Atherton, Florist	"I get great job satisfaction when the customer takes time to say thank you"	Tanya Atherton	View
Debbie Hughes, Senior Florist and Acting Manager	"I always find that my hard work is appreciated and this is an incentive for me"	Debbie Hughes	View
Catherine Date, Florist, Flowers International	"I love being part of someone's big day"	Catherine Date	View
Bob Betts, Field Officer, Teleflorist	"My enthusiasm for work comes from watching people use their skills"	Bob Betts	View
Lorna Davies, Floristry shop owner, Perth	"I have the freedom and responsibility of having my own business"	Lorna Davies	View

Land-based Engineering

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Darrell Collins, NVQ student, Warwickshire College	"In the future I would like to go into design, research or field testing"	Darrell Collins	View
Tom Saunders, Area Sales Manager, McCormick Tractors	"I developed an interest in farming during my family holidays"	Tom Saunders	View
Darrell Collins, NVQ Student	"In the future I would like to go into design, research or field testing"	Darrell Collins	View

Production Horticulture

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Dr Rosemary Cole, Head of Research and Development, National Herb Centre	"The industry in which I work is very fast moving"	Dr Rosemary Cole	View
John Snowball, Nursery Foreman, Newcastle City Council	"Horticulture is an enjoyable and interesting area of work"	John Snowball	View
Frank Jackson, Production Manager, Baginton Nursery	"Horticulture is extremely gratifying when you see the finished product"	Frank Jackson	View
Jonathan Whittemore, Retail Operations Manager, Johnsons of Whixley Ltd	"I knew I wanted a career that would allow me to enjoy the outdoors"	Jonathan Whittemore	View

Trees and Timber

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Iwan Williams, owner, Iwan Meirion Tree Services	"Getting the right qualifications is important"	Iwan Williams	View
John Smith, Design Manager, Stewart Milne Timber Systems	"Trees and timber is a growing industry with lots of potential for growth"	John Smith	View
James Jackson, Chargehand Sawyer, James Callander and Son Ltd	Opportunities in trees and timber are there if people are willing to work hard	James Jackson	View
Ivor Davies, Research Fellow, Centre for Timber Engineering at Napier University	I enjoy research and am particularly interested in the use of home-grown timber	Ivor Davies	View

Animal Care

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Jo Harris, Canine Carer and Dog Trainer, Dogs Trust	"My job is extremely rewarding and fulfilling."	Jo Harris	View
James Clifford, Assistant Pet Store Manager, Coventry	"I thoroughly enjoy the customer service aspects of the work"	James Clifford	View
Claire Hyde, Dog Groomer and Business Owner, Classic Canine Cuts	"The most satisfying part of my job is seeing happy dogs and happy owners!"	Claire Hyde	View
Tracey Evans, Manager, Daisy Bank Kennels	"I love working with people, and of course with the animals"	Tracey Evans	View

Animal Technology

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Equine

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Eric Smiley, Event Rider and Fellow of the British Horse Society	"Working with horses can be an incredibly rewarding profession"	Eric Smiley	View
Joanne Richardson, equine student	"Working at different yards at the stud has been a great experience for me "	Joanne Richardson	View
Ann Heywood, employee, Lostford Manor Stud Farm	"The courses are all related to horses so it really keeps me motivated to learn"	Ann Heywood	View
Alisha Lamb, Stud Farm Owner	"My social life revolves around the events associated with the equine industry"	Alisha Lamb	View
Catriona Steven, Coach, Gleneagles Equestrian Centre	"I would encourage anyone to take up an equine career"	Catriona Steven	View

Farriery

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David Seal, Farriery apprentice	"I couldn't bear the thought of sitting in an office all day"	David Seal	View
Kevin Willard, Registered Approved Training Farrier	"It is a fascinating profession as everyday is a challenge"	Kevin Willard	View

Veterinary Nursing

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Sam Godwin, Qualified Veterinary Nurse, Shepton Veterinary Group	"I have always had an interest in animal welfare"	Sam Godwin	View
Louise Brixey, Student Nurse	"It is a very rewarding career"	Louise Brixey	View
Melanie Simmonds, Head Nurse	"Veterinary nursing is a very rewarding occupation"	Melanie Simmonds	View

Environmental Conservation

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Norman Georgeson, Trained Assessor, British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV)	"Working outdoors, even in bad weather, is unbeatable"	Norman Georgeson	View
Steven Long, Park Ranger, London Borough of Southwark	"My work has a community focus and requires me to develop a variety of skills"	Steven Long	View
Joe Taylor, Head Ranger, Coombe Country Park	"It's an interesting and demanding vocation"	Joe Taylor	View

Fisheries Management

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Sheila Roderick, Productions Systems Administrator, Scotland	"Working in fish farming is a challenging career, with good progression"	Sheila Roderick	View

Game and Wildlife Management

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Ewan McLeod, gamekeeping student	"This course will lead to further qualifications and the lifestyle I desire"	Ewan McLeod	View
Andrew Oliver, Gamekeeper, Scotland	"It has to be one of the best jobs you could wish for"	Andrew Oliver	View
Tony Rolfe, Gamekeeper	"I gain immense enjoyment from my job, which is always fresh and different"	Tony Rolfe	View

Landscaping

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Fraser Cochrane, Greenkeeper, St Andrews Bay Golf Club and Spa	Fraser was delighted to retrain for a greenkeeping position at St Andrews Bay	Fraser Cochrane	View
Joe Forster, Head Groundsman, Coventry City Football Club	"I find what I do very satisfying and enjoyable"	Joe Forster	View
Alison Pringle, Assistant Head Gardener	"In this industry there is always something new to learn"	Alison Pringle	View
George Mitchell, Greenkeeper, Newmacher Golf Club	George is keen to progress to the level of Head Greenkeeper	George Mitchell	View
Kevin Jackson, Greenkeeper, Troon Municipal Golf Course	Kevin's employers have all been impressed by his dedication....	Kevin Jackson	View