Land-based engineering

Changes to the industry brought about by legislation such as the Strategy for Sustainable Development, mean that businesses within land-based engineering have no choice but to adapt and be flexible in order to keep up with market factors.

Skills training, business support and better communication within the industry can help you to meet the challenges of the industry today. By addressing the right issues you can improve efficiency, reduce wastage, and increase profitability.

Lantra can make a real difference because we understand the challenges you face and represent your views in important issues country-wide. We work with you giving you access to help and business support – when you need it.

Funding opportunities

Women and Work offers a £450 training grant to women working in male dominated industries such as land-based engineering. Click the box below for more information...

Funding available to women working in land-based engineering...

Business Forward offers up to 100% funding towards training to businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Click on the logo below for more information...

News and events

John Godden is attending Cereals to discuss the Women and Work programme and other industry issues with members of the public.
A £450 training grant has been proven to boost an astounding 92% of women’s confidence, a key factor in helping them tackle the challenges they face at work, according to research released on 13 May. Read the full story now or download the report...
At the first of Lantra’s National Council for England, prominent industry leaders on the new Council united behind the need to work together to meet the challenges facing the environmental and land-based sector. Read more...
Are you an employer and want to work with schools and colleges to deliver high quality work experience placements and work-related learning but are unsure of what this might involve? Download Lantra's new guidance document which offers practical advice on what you can offer young people and what to consider.

Your Industry Partnership Manager: John Godden

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Skills development tools for your business

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View land-based engineering case studies

Research reports

In October 2009 Lantra revealed its latest research report: A Skills Assessment for the Environmental and Land-based Sector. The research sets out the skills gaps and shortages of the current workforce and identifies the projected skills needs through to 2017. Read the land-based engineering report here.

A Skills Assessment for the Environmental and Land-based Sector - Oct 09

Stock clearance

The afuturein the environmental and land-based industries careers DVD is now available for FREE while stocks last.

To get your copy please email connect@lantra.co.uk or call 0845 707 8007. (Only one copy per person.)

Afuturein land-based engineering

Lantra is keen to promote careers in the environmental and land-based sector, including the land-based engineering industry, and has produced a number of careers clips.

Adam Godwin, of Ben Burgess in Aylsham, stars in the day in the life of a land-based engineer to highlight what you might do if you worked as an Agricultural Technician Apprentice. Adam said: "This is a fantastic industry to work in and if you want to get into this career my top tip to you is to apply for a Saturday job at your local dealership, this may turn into work experience and then a Modern Apprenticeship. After completing an Apprenticeship the opportunities are endless."

To view other careers clips click here...