There’s more to agriculture, environment and animal care apprenticeships than muddy boots and farming—and demand for workers is at an all-time high.

If you love the thought of spending your days working outside in the fresh air and the idea of an office job fills you with dread, then a career in agriculture, environmental and animal care could put you at the forefront of supplying the country with food, producing crops, and enriching the rural and urban environment.

Agriculture, environment and animal care apprenticeships can be broken down into land management and production, animal health and welfare, and environmental industries. It’s not just about muddy wellies, unsocial working hours and manual labour, either, apprenticeships in this sector can offer you the chance to have a rewarding impact on many levels; whether that means working hands-on or not.

There is a wide variety of jobs in the sector, and while many of them are practical, requiring physical effort and work outdoors, there are also opportunities for people to work as skilled technicians, managers and other specialist roles.

Roles include general farm workerscrop techniciansforest operativessports turf operatives and countryside ranger. There are also creative occupations available, such as floristry, as well as caring jobs that include working for animal welfare charities, as a veterinary nurse, a farrier or a fisher. In addition, there are more technical roles on offer and many management opportunities.

At a time when environmental work is rapidly increasing in importance, you could take a look at the ecologist apprenticeship, which is a highly scientific and technical role looking at the relationships between plants, animals, people and their environment.

So whether your interest is in outdoor practical work or more theoretical work, you’ll open yourself up to plenty of opportunities and career progression. And if you’ve always wanted to be your own boss, then this could be a good place to start.

To find your perfect agriculture, environment and animal care apprenticeship, take a look at the options below.

Countryside ranger apprenticeship

Provide daily management, maintenance, conservation, inspiration and protection of the natural environment As well as the management, maintenance, conservation and...

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Countryside worker apprenticeship

Carry out specific environmental and conservation tasks Countryside workers are the custodians of our rural outdoor scenery, so you’ll help...

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Crop technician apprenticeship

Optimise crop or plant yields and maintain and improve the surrounding environment During a crop technician apprenticeship, you’ll be responsible...

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Dog groomer apprenticeship

Assess, bathe, dry, brush and trim a diverse range of dogs An increased popularity of dog cross breeds in recent...

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Ecologist apprenticeship

Carry out significant field-based investigations and interpret data generated by fieldwork Ecology covers all of the relationships between plants, animals,...

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Environmental practitioner apprenticeship

Provide a high level of professional environmental expertise Once confined to conservation, waste management and pollution prevention, the environmental practitioner...

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Equine groom apprenticeship

Work with horses and care for their needs As an equine groom, you’ll enter a vocational industry, where you can...

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Farrier apprenticeship

Care for the feet of a variety of horses During the farrier apprenticeship, you’ll develop the skills required to care...

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