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CALENDAR
2014-15
TRAINING
Contents
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Stockman Development Scheme
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Stockman Plus
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Technical Managers Scheme
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Workshops
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Leadership and Team Skills Development
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Contact Skills Development Coordinator, Samantha Bowsher on 0247 647 8801 or at Samantha.bowsher@bpex.ahdb.org.uk
It is a series of workshops delivered over 10 months. It is also expected that participants take part in at least one vet
visit on their unit.
Course costs
Courses have been subsidised by BPEX, allowing the cost to be reduced to £210+ VAT per person. This includes workshops,
refreshments and training materials. It does not include transport.
Ad hoc attendance
Subject to availability, attendance at a specific workshop is available at a cost of £30+ VAT per session. Please note
allied industry sessions are only available as part of the full course.
Dates
North
22/10/2014
Service Management
1-5pm
Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, York YO60 7RB
12/11/2014
AI and Breeding
1-5pm
Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, York YO60 7RB
17/12/2014
Gilt and Dry Sow Management
1-5pm
Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, York YO60 7RB
14/01/2015
Farrowing Management
1-5pm
Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, York YO60 7RB
11/02/2015
Feed Mill Visit
1-5pm
Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, York YO60 7RB
18/03/2015
Weaner Management
1-5pm
Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, York YO60 7RB
15/04/2015
Grower and Finisher Management
1-5pm
Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, York YO60 7RB
15/05/2015
Abattoir Visit
1-5pm
Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, York YO60 7RB
17/06/2015
Vet and Med – Scheme Finale *
1-8pm
Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, York YO60 7RB
* It is important that all attendees attend the scheme finale.
Contact Skills Development Coordinator, Samantha Bowsher on 0247 647 8801 or at Samantha.bowsher@bpex.ahdb.org.uk
Stockman Development Scheme
This is designed to boost practical knowledge and develop an overall understanding of the
complete production cycle.
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Stockman Development Scheme
Lincs
28/10/2014 Service Management
1-5pm
Uncle Henry's, Grayingham Grange, Gainsborough DN21 4JD
11/11/2014 AI and Breeding
1-5pm
Uncle Henry's, Grayingham Grange, Gainsborough DN21 4JD
16/12/2014 Gilt and Dry Sow Management
1-5pm
Uncle Henry's, Grayingham Grange, Gainsborough DN21 4JD
20/01/2015 Farrowing Management
1-5pm
Uncle Henry's, Grayingham Grange, Gainsborough DN21 4JD
17/02/2015 Feed Mill Visit
1-5pm
Uncle Henry's, Grayingham Grange, Gainsborough DN21 4JD
24/03/2015 Weaner Management
1-5pm
Uncle Henry's, Grayingham Grange, Gainsborough DN21 4JD
21/04/2015 Grower and Finisher Management 1-5pm
Uncle Henry's, Grayingham Grange, Gainsborough DN21 4JD
19/05/2015 Abattoir Visit
1-5pm
Uncle Henry's, Grayingham Grange, Gainsborough DN21 4JD
23/06/2015 Vet and Med – Scheme Finale*
1-5pm
Uncle Henry's, Grayingham Grange, Gainsborough DN21 4JD
29/10/2014 Service Management
1-5pm
Denny Bros, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7AR
27/11/2014 AI and Breeding
1-5pm
Denny Bros, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7AR
11/12/2014 Gilt and Dry Sow Management
1-5pm
Denny Bros, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7AR
22/01/2015 Farrowing Management
1-5pm
Denny Bros, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7AR
19/02/2015 Feed Mill Visit
1-5pm
Denny Bros, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7AR
26/03/2015 Weaner Management
1-5pm
Denny Bros, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7AR
23/04/2015 Grower and Finisher Management 1-5pm
Denny Bros, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7AR
21/05/2015 Abattoir Visit
1-5pm
Denny Bros, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7AR
25/06/2015 Vet and Med - Scheme Finale*
1-5pm
Denny Bros, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7AR
East
* It is important that all attendees attend the scheme finale.
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Contact Skills Development Coordinator, Samantha Bowsher on 0247 647 8801 or at Samantha.bowsher@bpex.ahdb.org.uk
05/11/2014 Service Management
1-5pm
Larkmead Veterinary Group, Ilges Lane, Cholsey OX10 9PA
10/12/2014 AI and Breeding
1-5pm
Larkmead Veterinary Group, Ilges Lane, Cholsey OX10 9PA
07/01/2015 Gilt and Dry Sow Management
1-5pm
Larkmead Veterinary Group, Ilges Lane, Cholsey OX10 9PA
04/02/2015 Farrowing Management
1-5pm
Larkmead Veterinary Group, Ilges Lane, Cholsey OX10 9PA
03/03/2015 Feed Mill Visit
1-5pm
Larkmead Veterinary Group, Ilges Lane, Cholsey OX10 9PA
08/04/2015 Weaner Management
1-5pm
Larkmead Veterinary Group, Ilges Lane, Cholsey OX10 9PA
06/05/2015 Grower and finisher Management 1-5pm
Larkmead Veterinary Group, Ilges Lane, Cholsey OX10 9PA
09/06/2015 Abattoir Visit
1-5pm
Larkmead Veterinary Group, Ilges Lane, Cholsey OX10 9PA
07/07/2015 Vet and Med – Scheme Finale*
1-5pm
Larkmead Veterinary Group, Ilges Lane, Cholsey OX10 9PA
* It is important that all attendees attend the scheme finale.
Stockman Development Scheme
Oxford
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Contact Skills Development Coordinator, Samantha Bowsher on 02476478801 or at Samantha.bowsher@bpex.ahdb.org.uk
Stockman Plus
This scheme is the next step for professional stockman.
Each workshop, led by an industry expert, will feature a brief presentation and two case studies; testing prior knowledge
and improving your ability to react to problems. The series is held over six months. It is also expected that participants
take part in at least one vet visit on their unit. All sessions run from 1pm to 5pm and include lunch.
Course costs
Courses are subsidised by BPEX and cost £210+ VAT per person. This includes workshops, refreshments and training
materials but not transport to alternative venues.
Ad hoc attendance
Subject to availability, attendance at a specific workshop is available at a cost of £30+ VAT per session.
Dates
North
04/11/2014
Breeding Management
1-5pm
Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, York YO60 7RB
09/12/2014
Farrowing Management
1-5pm
Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, York YO60 7RB
06/01/2015
Weaner Management
1-5pm
Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, York YO60 7RB
03/02/2015
Finisher Management
1-5pm
Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, York YO60 7RB
03/03/2015
Pig Welfare and Euthanasia
1-5pm
Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, York YO60 7RB
07/04/2015
Virtual Farm Tours
1-5pm
Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, York YO60 7RB
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Contact Skills Development Coordinator, Samantha Bowsher on 0247 647 8801 or at Samantha.bowsher@bpex.ahdb.org.uk
29/10/2014
Breeding Management
1-5pm
George Albert Hotel, Evershot, Dorchester DT2 9PW
03/12/2014
Farrowing Management
1-5pm
George Albert Hotel, Evershot, Dorchester DT2 9PW
07/01/2015
Weaner Management
1-5pm
George Albert Hotel, Evershot, Dorchester DT2 9PW
04/02/2015
Finisher Management
1-5pm
George Albert Hotel, Evershot, Dorchester DT2 9PW
04/03/2015
Pig Welfare and Euthanasia
1-5pm
George Albert Hotel, Evershot, Dorchester DT2 9PW
08/04/2015
Virtual Farm Tours
1-5pm
George Albert Hotel, Evershot, Dorchester DT2 9PW
05/11/2014
Breeding Management
1-5pm
Denny Bros, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7AR
03/12/2014
Farrowing Management
1-5pm
Denny Bros, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7AR
07/01/2015
Weaner Management
1-5pm
Denny Bros, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7AR
04/02/2015
Finisher Management
1-5pm
Denny Bros, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7AR
04/03/2015
Pig Welfare and Euthanasia
1-5pm
Denny Bros, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7AR
09/04/2015
Virtual Farm Tours
1-5pm
Denny Bros, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7AR
Stockman Plus
Dorset
East
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Contact Skills Development Coordinator, Samantha Bowsher on 0247 647 8801 or at Samantha.bowsher@bpex.ahdb.org.uk
Technical Managers Scheme
This is for supervisors and unit managers wanting to develop their technical management
skills.
The scheme consists of six sessions, delivered over six months, each running from 10am to 5pm, including lunch.
A work-based project will be completed during the scheme and presented at the finale session. This project should also
be relevant to the topics covered in the six sessions making up the course.
Course costs
Courses are subsidised by BPEX and cost £252+ VAT per person. This includes workshops, refreshments and training
materials but not transport to alternative venues.
Dates
North
27/11/2014 Supervising Pig Welfare
10am-4pm
Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, York YO60 7RB
04/12/2014 Interpreting Pig Records
10am-4pm
Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, York YO60 7RB
15/01/2015 Management of Pig Farm Waste and Control of Pollution 10am-4pm
Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, York YO60 7RB
12/02/2015 Pig Feed Storage, Milling and Mixing
10am-4pm
Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, York YO60 7RB
12/03/2015 Organisation of Pig Sales and Purchases
10am-4pm
Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, York YO60 7RB
16/04/2015 Pig Unit Staff Supervision
10am-4pm
Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, York YO60 7RB
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Contact Skills Development Coordinator, Samantha Bowsher on 0247 647 8801 or at Samantha.bowsher@bpex.ahdb.org.uk
04/11/2014
Supervising Pig Welfare
10am-4pm Denny Bros, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7AR
16/12/2014
Interpreting Pig Records
10am-4pm Denny Bros, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7AR
20/01/2015
Management of Pig Farm Waste and
Control of Pollution
10am-4pm Denny Bros, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7AR
17/02/2015
Pig Feed Storage, Milling and Mixing
10am-4pm Denny Bros, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7AR
17/03/2015
Organisation of Pig Sales and Purchases 10am-4pm Denny Bros, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7AR
21/04/2015
Pig Unit Staff Supervision
10am-4pm Denny Bros, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7AR
11/11/2014
Supervising Pig Welfare
10am-4pm Newbury Rugby Club, Monks Lane, Newbury RG14 7RW
17/12/2014
Interpreting Pig Records
10am-4pm Newbury Rugby Club, Monks Lane, Newbury RG14 7RW
21/01/2015
Management of Pig Farm Waste and
Control of Pollution
10am-4pm Newbury Rugby Club, Monks Lane, Newbury RG14 7RW
18/02/2015
Pig Feed Storage, Milling and Mixing
10am-4pm Newbury Rugby Club, Monks Lane, Newbury RG14 7RW
25/03/2015
Organisation of Pig Sales and Purchases 10am-4pm Newbury Rugby Club, Monks Lane, Newbury RG14 7RW
12/05/2015
Pig Unit Staff Supervision
Newbury
Technical Managers Scheme
East
10am-4pm Newbury Rugby Club, Monks Lane, Newbury RG14 7RW
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Contact Skills Development Coordinator, Samantha Bowsher on 0247 647 8801 or at Samantha.bowsher@bpex.ahdb.org.uk
Technical Managers Scheme
Exeter
09/12/2014
Supervising Pig Welfare
10am-4pm
Exeter Racecourse, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7XS
13/01/2015
Interpreting Pig Records
10am-4pm
Exeter Racecourse, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7XS
10/02/2015
Management of Pig Farm Waste
and Control of Pollution
10am-4pm
Exeter Racecourse, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7XS
10/03/2015
Pig Feed Storage, Milling and Mixing
10am-4pm
Exeter Racecourse, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7XS
14/04/2015
Organisation of Pig Sales and Purchases 10am-4pm
Exeter Racecourse, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7XS
20/05/2015
Pig Unit Staff Supervision
10am-4pm
Exeter Racecourse, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7XS
04/12/2014
Supervising Pig Welfare
10am-4pm
The Granary, Shenstone, Kidderminster DY10 4BS
14/01/2015
Interpreting Pig Records
10am-4pm
The Granary, Shenstone, Kidderminster DY10 4BS
11/02/2015
Management of Pig Farm Waste
and Control of Pollution
10am-4pm
The Granary, Shenstone, Kidderminster DY10 4BS
11/03/2015
Pig Feed Storage, Milling and Mixing
10am-4pm
The Granary, Shenstone, Kidderminster DY10 4BS
15/04/2015
Organisation of Pig Sales and Purchases 10am-4pm
The Granary, Shenstone, Kidderminster DY10 4BS
21/05/2014
Pig Unit Staff Supervision
The Granary, Shenstone, Kidderminster DY10 4BS
Midlands
10am-4pm
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Contact Skills Development Coordinator, Samantha Bowsher on 0247 647 8801 or at Samantha.bowsher@bpex.ahdb.org.uk
These look at the correct practices for moving and handling pigs and last three hours.
They are aimed at staff who handle pigs daily and would like to improve both their skills and understanding.
Workshop costs
Workshops are subsidised by BPEX, cost £30+ VAT per person. This includes workshops, refreshments and training
materials but not transport to alternative venues.
Dorset
03/02/2015
2-5pm
George Albert Hotel, Wardon Hill, Evershot, Dorset DT2 9PW
Boroughbridge
10/02/2015
2-5pm
Crown Hotel, Horsefair, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire YO51 9LB
Bury St Edmunds
25/02/2015
2-5pm
Denny Bros, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7AR
Workshops
Moving and Handling Workshops
Biosecurity Workshops
These will look at biosecurity at farm level, increasing the participant’s knowledge and understanding of disease
transmission and effective biosecurity protocols.
This half-day workshop will also include time to review individual business biosecurity measures. They are aimed at
stockmen, supervisors and managers.
Workshop costs
Workshops are subsidised by BPEX, cost £30+ VAT per person. This includes workshops, refreshments and training
materials but not transport to alternative venues.
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Contact Skills Development Coordinator, Samantha Bowsher on 0247 647 8801 or at Samantha.bowsher@bpex.ahdb.org.uk
Workshops
Biosecurity workshops
North
21/10/2014
1-5pm
Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, York YO60 7RB
East
28/10/2014
1-5pm
Denny Bros, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7AR
Kidderminster
29/10/2014
1-5pm
The Granary, Shenstone, Kidderminster DY10 4BS
Salisbury
04/11/2014
1-5pm
Red House Hotel, Cholderton, Salisbury SP4 0EG
Exeter
12/11/2014
1-5pm
Darts Farm, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0QH
Oxford
26/11/2014
1-5pm
Blewbury Clubhouse, Blewbury, Oxfordshire OX11 9HF
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Contact Skills Development Coordinator, Samantha Bowsher on 0247 647 8801 or at Samantha.bowsher@bpex.ahdb.org.uk
Course costs
Courses are subsidised by BPEX and cost £240+ VAT per person. This includes workshops, refreshments and training
materials but not transport to alternative venues.
South
28/01/2015
Developing as Team Leader
9am-5pm
Pembroke Arms, Wilton, Salisbury SP2 0BH
South
24/02/2015
Setting and Managing Objectives 9am-5pm
Pembroke Arms, Wilton, Salisbury SP2 0BH
South
31/03/2015
Workplace Communication
9am-5pm
Pembroke Arms, Wilton, Salisbury SP2 0BH
South
13/05/2015
Leading Your Work Team
9am-5pm
Pembroke Arms, Wilton, Salisbury SP2 0BH
ILM Level 2 Leadership and Team Skills Award
The programme has been developed to be interactive with practical tasks throughout the course to test the theoretical
work. Project work will be set between modules, all of which relate to the specific role and workplace. Successful
completion of the course will lead to a nationally recognised qualification in leadership and team skills.
Leadership and Team Skills Development
This four-day course (over five months) will challenge and further develop the skills and
experience of current supervisors and team leaders enabling them to become more productive
and effective.
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Contact Skills Development Coordinator, Samantha Bowsher on 0247 647 8801 or at Samantha.bowsher@bpex.ahdb.org.uk
For more information
All BPEX training is PIPR registered so members can gain points
for different training sessions. On completion of a full course,
participants will receive a certificate of achievement.
Full courses including Stockman Development Scheme, Stockman Plus, Technical
Managers Scheme and the Leadership and Team Skills include a Student of the Year
award. This is presented to someone who has made an outstanding contribution and
made significant progress in developing their skills throughout the course.
For more information on the training available or to book onto a course, please
contact Skills Development Coordinator, Samantha Bowsher on 0247 647 8801 or
at Samantha.bowsher@bpex.ahdb.org.uk
Samantha Bowsher
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Contact Skills Development Coordinator, Samantha Bowsher on 0247 647 8801 or at Samantha.bowsher@bpex.ahdb.org.uk
KT Team
Richard Bows
07816 941223
richard.bows@bpex.ahdb.org.uk
North of England
Knowledge Transfer Manager
Angela Cliff
07967 788484
angela.cliff@bpex.ahdb.org.uk
Central England
Knowledge Transfer Manager
Kate Mellor
07973 701202
kate.mellor@bpex.ahdb.org.uk
South of England
Knowledge Transfer Manager
Stephen Winfield
07891 656784
stephen.winfield@bpex.ahdb.org.uk
KT Team lead and Corporate Account Manager
Samantha Bowsher
07976 980753
samantha.bowsher@bpex.ahdb.org.uk
Assist KT and Skills Manager
Andrew Palmer
07976 443454
andrew.palmer@bpex.ahdb.org.uk
East of England
Knowledge Transfer Manager
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Training Calendar 2014-15
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