Introduction

Ever thought of a career in one of the UK's most diverse and rewarding sectors?

Each of the 17 different industries offers you the chance to develop skills in practical, technical and specialised areas with opportunities for career progression and promotion.

Careers can range from hands-on practical work through to demandinig management opportunities - even the chance to diversify into your own business or work abroad.

As new technology within the sector advances, the opportunities continue to grow. The options are endless.

The environmental and land-based sector offers opportunities for everyone. Whatever your agem experience or ambitions, there are qualifications and routes into learning to suit.

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Landbased Sectors

The Agricultural Crops Industry

The crops industry offers a huge range of opportunities for anyone of any age. Crop farms and businesses vary enormously, so you could find yourself producing and managing food groups such as cereals and root crops.

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• Agricultural Livestock Sector
• The animal care sector
• Animal technology industry
• Environmental and Land-based Careers
• The environmental and land-based industry So whats it all about?
• The Animal Care Industry
• The Animal Technology Industry
• The Aquaculture Industry
• The Environmental Conservation Industry
• The Fisheries Management Industry
• The Floristry Industry
• The Land-based Engineering Industry

University & College Advice

Landex - Get a head start

If you are interested in a career in one of the environmental and land-based industries, then one of the best ways of gaining the knowledge and experience you need to give you a head start, is by taking a college course or qualification.

Landbased Roles

Veterinary Nursing

Would you like a career where you will be part of a skilled and dedicated team, responsible for providing the best possible nursing care to animals?

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• Agricultural Engineering Technician
• Agricultural Engineer
• Farm Manager
• Farrier
• Landscape Scientist
• Land Surveyor
• Rural Surveyor
• Veterinary Surgeon
• Horticultural Manager

Apprenticeships

The Fencing Industry

Are you interested in working in an industry that is vital to protecting people, buildings and vehicles, and could give you the opportunity to build your own business?

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• Careers in Land-based Engineering
• Apprenticeships in Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care

Careers in the Land based industries Related Course Profiles

Campus Profile

Shropshire's specialist Land-based college

We offer land-based programmes from foundation level up to full honours degree. Our core specialisms include agriculture, animal management, countryside and environmental , management, equine and floristry

Course Profile

The Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences

The Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) is a world class award winning research and teaching centre at Aberystwyth University. IBERS is an internationally recognised centre of excellence and students' choice for the study of biological, environmental and rural sciences.

Careers in the Land based industries Related Career Profiles

Professional Associations Prof

The union for professionals

Prospect represents over 120,000 members in the public and private sectors working as engineers, scientists, managers and specialists in areas as diverse as agriculture, defence, energy, environment, heritage, industry, transport, education and children's services. It has 34,000 members working for Government departments, agencies and non-departmental public bodies.