The Search is on for Wales’ Top Learners
9/22/2011 3:38 AM EST
For Immediate Release
The most exceptional and inspiring learners in Wales’ land-based and environmental industries are needed to compete for cash prizes and training vouchers in Lantra’s Land-based Learner of the Year Awards.
Lantra, the UK Sector Skills Council supporting land-based and environmental industries is inviting employers, trade associations and training providers across Wales to put forward nominations to the Land-based Learner of the Year Awards. Over the past few years the Land-based Learner Awards has recognised outstanding individuals making a positive impact in their field and who are dedicated to developing their skills through learning and training.
Kevin Thomas, Lantra National Director Wales, said: “Lantra’s Land-based Learner of the Year Awards honour those in the sector committed to improving their abilities. Their skills are vital to the future success, and in some cases survival, of environmental and land-based industries that contribute so much to the Welsh economy.”
Winners will be chosen from two categories with a ‘Young Learner of the Year’ and ‘Lifelong Learner of the Year’ award in each category. In addition, there will be a Farming Connect Learner of the Year, open to all registered Farming Connect clients who have undertaken training through the Skills Development Programme and received funding for the course.
The winners will be announced at a special Awards ceremony held at this years’ Winter Fair on the Royal Welsh Showground (28 November). Candidates are judged on their ability to deal with challenges, their use of initiative, as well as their level of skill and attitude to learning.
Kevin continued: “We are looking for nominations to highlight the talent within our nation. We look forward to discovering more about this year’s crop of talented students, so get your nominations in now.”
You have until Friday 30 September 2011 to get your nominations in, so don’t delay! Download nomination forms and for more information visit
www.lantra.co.uk/wales-awards or phone 01982 552646.
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About the Land-based Learner of the Year Awards
Award categories
“Young Learner” (Two Awarded: One for each category 1 & 2)
Open to candidates 26 years or under on the 1st January 2011, who are developing a career within the environmental and land-based industries and who have shown a commitment to vocational education and training since leaving school.
“Lifelong Learner” (Two Awarded: One for each category 1 & 2)
Open to anybody over the age of 26 years, on the 1st January 2011, who has excelled in training and improving their skills and as a result benefited the business in which they work, the industry that they represent, or developed a successful enterprise.
Category 1 Land Management and production
• Agricultural crops
• Agricultural livestock
• Aquaculture
• Fisheries Management
• Land-based engineering
• Trees & Timber
• Fencing
Category 2 Animal health and welfare, horticulture and environmental industries
• Animal care
• Animal technology
• Equine
• Farriery
• Veterinary nursing
• Game and wildlife management
• Environmental Conservation
• Production Horticulture
• Horticulture, landscaping and sports turf
• Floristry
Farming Connect Learner of the Year
Open to all registered Farming Connect clients who have undertaken training through the Skills Development Programme and received funding for the course. Nominees must be over the age of 16 and have undertaken training through the programme since July 2008.
About Lantra
• Lantra is the Sector Skills Council for land-based and environmental industries, working to ensure these businesses access the training, qualifications, skills and knowledge they need.
• Lantra represents 17 industries: agricultural livestock and crops; animal care; animal technology; aquaculture; environmental conservation; equine; farriery; fencing; fisheries management; floristry; game and wildlife management; land-based engineering; horticulture, landscaping and sports turf; production horticulture; trees and timber and veterinary activities.
• By working together with the sector, Lantra leads research on skills issues and business needs, sets national standards and develops qualifications to meet modern business needs and help businesses grow through skills.
• For more information see
www.lantra.co.uk.