Enabling people in the land-based and environment sector to work safely, sustainably, and productively

About Lantra

Lantra is the leading awarding body in the UK and the Republic of Ireland in the land-based, environment, and animal care industries, developing workforce skills through quality training courses and nationally recognised qualifications that are delivered through a national network of accredited training providers.

We believe that skills transform lives, and Lantra exists to help individuals and businesses to meet their skills needs. We do this by working in partnership to…

Attract and retain a diverse and competent industry workforce
Train people to work safely, productively, and sustainably
Encourage and support a commitment to Life-Long Learning

To achieve these goals, Lantra works with employers to understand current and future skills needs and to ensure that appropriate training and qualifications are available and accessible.

Lantra Scotland

What we do for our sector

With support from the Scottish Government, Lantra Scotland is increasing the number and diversity of employees in Scotland’s land-based, aquaculture and environmental conservation sector.

Lantra works closely in partnership with the Scottish Government’s Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate to deliver a programme that assists in the delivery of Scottish Government Policy. The programme aims to increase prosperity and quality of life in rural areas while improving the learning, knowledge and skills bases of businesses, employers and their employees.

Activities are grouped into themes that are considered by employers to be key in improving the learning, knowledge and skills base of businesses in the rural sector:

Promoting possibilities, opportunities, achievements and successes
Supporting the development and maintenance of a skilled and diverse workforce
Contributing to policy and practice to better meet the needs of the sector

Lantra Scotland leads on a new, national approach to skills planning for the sector, working with partners to strengthen regional approaches and increase responsiveness to regional and national skills needs.

At the same time, Lantra works to increase sector specific training for businesses, that increases resilience and flexibility in an uncertain environment, helping people to get the training, qualifications and skills you need to succeed.

More information on this can be found here.

Lantra Scotland offers training and advice on career opportunities in Agriculture, Aquaculture, Environmental Conservation, Equine, Game and Wildlife, Horticulture, Land-based Engineering, Rural Skills and Trees and Timber, including Modern Apprenticeships.

Farmers and crofters can also get advice and guidance on running their businesses through the Farm Advisory Service.

Through a network of approved training providers, the organisation also offers Lantra certified training courses in a wide range of areas, including: pesticides, health and safety, chainsaw use, brushcutting, welding, ATVs, forklift driving, tractor driving, vermin control and animal care.

Its Industry Champions are all previous finalists from Lantra’s learner of the year awards and act as positive role models for young people and influence issues affecting their own industry.