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Level 3Advanced · A-Level equivalent

Livestock unit technician

Manage the livestock related tasks on the farm.

Typical duration

1y 6m

Training funded

up to £9,000

Route

Agriculture, environmental and animal care

Standard ref

ST0938

Where this apprenticeship leads

Livestock FarmerAI exposure 8% · Low

£20,000 - £25,000

£30,000 - £40,000

Full career profile - salary progression, top employers, AI outlook →

Role overview

A livestock unit technician manages the day-to-day care, health monitoring, and husbandry of farm animals on a commercial livestock farm or research unit. At level 3, apprentices develop skills in animal welfare, nutrition, breeding, and record-keeping to support productive and profitable livestock operations. The role leads to herdsperson, livestock unit manager, or farm manager positions.

Careers this apprenticeship leads to

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Related university routes

If you'd prefer the degree route instead of an apprenticeship, these UK courses cover similar ground.

Agricultural Technology

Queen's University of Belfast

Agricultural Technology with Professional Studies

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Anglia Ruskin University

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