Crop technician
Optimising crop/plant yields whilst maintaining and improving the surrounding environment.
Role overview
The Crop Technician apprenticeship trains you to assist in the planning, establishment, management, and harvesting of arable and horticultural crops, applying agronomic knowledge and practical field skills. You will work with soil management, crop protection, irrigation, and machinery to produce food or other crops efficiently and sustainably. This Level 3 qualification leads to careers as an agronomist's assistant, crop production operative, or junior farm manager.
Careers this apprenticeship leads to
Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.
Related university routes
If you'd prefer the degree route instead of an apprenticeship, these UK courses cover similar ground.