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CULTIVATING HORTICULTURE OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS

1/30/2012 9:27 AM EST  -   Lantra
Lantra Sector Skills Council is asking horticulturalists, gardeners, farmers, growers and landscapers to participate in an extensive review examining roles, skills and responsibilities of those working across all aspects of amenity and production horticulture.

Those professionals with a keen involvement in the industry are being asked to complete an online survey as part of the industry’s job skills, or in...

REVIEWING THE UK’S ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION STANDARDS

1/24/2012 6:39 AM EST  -   Lantra
Lantra Sector Skills Council is asking everyone working in environmental conservation to participate in an extensive review examining roles, skills and responsibilities of those working in conservation.

Those with a keen involvement in the industry, from professional ecologists and access offices to estate staff and volunteers, are being asked to complete an online survey as part of the industry’s National...
Tree professionals needed to review industry standards
 

Setting Superior Standards for the Trees and Timber Industry

8/12/2011 5:48 AM EST  -   Lantra
For immediate release

Tree professionals are urged to participate in the final online consultation, from 1 September to 8 November, to review the roles, skills and job responsibilities required for people working with trees and timber, and for a chance to win a new chainsaw.

During the past year, Lantra Sector Skills Council has worked closely with a large number of professionals, businesses and trade...
Horticulture National Occupational Standards
 

Rewriting Horticulture Standards: Your Expertise Is Needed

6/8/2011 10:15 AM EST  -   Lantra
for immediate release

Lantra Sector Skills Council is asking anyone working with production and amenity horticulture to participate in an extensive review examining roles, skills and responsibilities of those working in the horticulture industry.

David Winn, Lantra’s Horticulture Manager said: “The Standards are a great tool to help employers identify the skills their business need at all levels of employment,...

SETTING HIGH FENCING STANDARDS: YOUR EXPERTISE IS NEEDED

5/24/2011 7:27 AM EST  -   Lantra
for immediate release

Lantra Sector Skills Council is asking fencers to participate in an extensive review examining roles, skills and responsibilities of those working in the fencing industry. Those with a keen involvement in the industry are being asked to complete an online survey as part of the industry’s National Occupational Standards (NOS) review.

John Godden, Lantra’s Fencing Manager said: “The Standards...

Last chance to set the standards for the animal care industry

11/10/2010 7:27 AM EST  -   Lantra
Lantra Sector Skills Council is alerting animal care managers and professionals that they only have one month to influence the Standards for their industry as their online survey opens on 15 November and closes on 17 December 2010.
Lantra launched the UK-wide review this summer to examine the management and technical roles, skills and responsibilities in the animal care industry as part of a Level 4 National...

Setting high standards: your tree and timber expertise is needed

11/5/2010 5:29 AM EST  -   Lantra
Lantra Sector Skills Council has launched an extensive review examining roles, skills and responsibilities in the trees and timber industry. Those with a keen involvement in the industry are being asked to complete an online survey as part of the industry’s National Occupational Standards (NOS) review, with a chance to win a Husqvarna chainsaw.
Stuart Phillips, Lantra’s Trees and Timber Partnership Manager,...

Lantra hosts conference for Training Providers

10/20/2010 5:31 AM EST  -   Lantra
A stimulating and informative conference to raise awareness of the roles and responsibilities of Lantra Sector Skills Council, training providers and key government stakeholders in developing National Occupational Standards, qualifications and learning was hosted at Crieff Hydro.
During the event attendees heard from a range of people involved within training and the development of qualifications; this included...

Join a major review of equine occupational standards

9/22/2010 6:04 AM EST  -   Lantra
Lantra Sector Skills Council has launched an extensive review examining roles, skills and responsibilities in the equine industry. Those with a keen involvement in the equine industry are being asked to complete an online survey as part of the industry’s National Occupational Standards (NOS).
Amy Cosgrove, Industry Partnership Manager for Equine at Lantra, says she believes the Standards are vital in reflecting...

JOIN A MAJOR REVIEW OF MANAGEMENT STANDARDS FOR THE HORTICULTURAL INDUSTRY

9/3/2010 6:58 AM EST  -   Lantra
Lantra Sector Skills Council has launched an extensive consultation examining management and technical roles, skills and responsibilities in the horticulture industry. Horticulture managers and professionals are being asked to complete an online survey as part of the industry’s National Occupational Standards (NOS).
David Winn, Industry Partnership Manager at Lantra says he believes the Standards are vital in...