FARMING CONNECT

The New Farming Connect programme was launched in October 2015

YOU MUST RE-REGISTER Since oct 2015 !
New pot of money, so European rules require you to register.

You will need CRN, holding and family details.
Each member will need an email address.
Register now so that you will be able to participate straight away.

0845 6000813

You will be issued with a BAS number for the business, which you will need to access training funding. Each individual will receive a CON number they need to keep safe for attending FC events. Each individual will receive a USERNAME to access the Personal Development Plan.

https://businesswales.gov.wales/farmingconnect/face-face-training

See our handy guide to registration:

Do you want to pop up for a PDP CLINIC ? WE CAN ASSIST YOU IN PREPARING YOUR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

You can apply for 3 courses in a year, only ONE of which can be from machinery and equipment

Under 40’s can now apply for 5 in a year.

WHAT COURSES DOES STB OFFER?

fcclientpricelist2017 for prices

Training Courses: 80 % FUNDING AVAILABLE.

Project Management
Leading & Managing
Getting the best out of your people
Developing people to perform
Managing casual and seasonal teams
Recruiting and finding the right people
Planning your business for the future
Financial Recording & VAT
Understanding and using your accounts
Managing your cash flow
Business planning and development
Marketing your business
Lambing Techniques
Safe Use of Sheep Dip
The Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphide for Vertebrate Control
Responsible and effective control of Commensal Rodents
Rodent Control on Farms
Mole Control – Trapping Techniques
Working at Heights Awareness and Risk Assessment
Manual Handling

Training Courses: 40 % FUNDING AVAILABLE.

Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) & Safe Application of Pesticides Using Vehicle Mounted Boom Sprayer Equipment (PA2)
Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) & Safe Application of Pesticides Using Hand Held Equipment (PA6)
Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1)
Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Hand Held Equipment (PA6)
Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Vehicle Mounted Boom Sprayer Equipment (PA2)
Rough Terrain Telescopic Lift Truck
Tractor Driving and Arm Mounted Cutting Equipment
Tractor Driving
Chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting
Chainsaw maintenance, cross-cutting, felling and processing trees up to 380mm
Felling and processing trees over 380mm
ITA in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting (occasional user)
Sit-in ATV Conventional Steered
Sit-Astride ATV’s including loads and trailed equipment