The project allows all members the chance to learn new skills whilst also meeting new people and having fun! The County Office finds tutors who are either qualified teachers or people passionate about their subject.

There are three types of course available:

1) Skills Certificates
As well as short courses (such as dry stone walling, archery, ball room dancing and flower arranging) skills certificates can be linked to YFC competitions, so the long hours of hard work you put in can now count towards ‘learning hours’ and certificates.

There are three levels of certificate;

Bronze: 10 hours of learning Silver: 20 hours of learning Gold: 30 hours of learning (Don’t panic - There can be breaks between learning)

2) Legislative Courses
We can sometimes provide funding for legislative courses such as Chainsaw, Pesticides, Tractor Driving and ATV.

3) Vocational Training Scheme (VTS)
These courses can be theoretical (eg computer skills) or practical (eg Hoof trimming). The VTS scheme will fund up to 55% of the course, which means you may only have to pay 45% of the costs. Courses offered include: financial management, husbandry, Trailer Towing (training and test) and the new Animals in Transit Course.

Link to Course Subject Areas for you to choose from.

For more information phone the County Office on (01872) 273366 or email