About Lantra

We're one of the leading awarding bodies for land-based industries in both the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

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The one-stop-shop for land-based training and careers

From forestry to food production, pest management to plant maintenance, the UK and Ireland’s fast-moving land-based industries are home to hundreds of exciting, interesting jobs and careers. And we should know – we’ve been helping build a sustainable, diverse workforce for over 40 years now.

We work closely with industry bodies, employers, governments and educators to provide quality training, career guidance and partnership opportunities, giving employers and learners the skills they need to work safely and productively, while getting ready to meet the challenges of the future.

Improving skills and opportunities in the land-based industries

As a registered charity, we put the needs of learners and employers before profit. We have dedicated teams in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, all providing expert local guidance backed by years of industry experience.

In 2021, Lantra Scotland administered the hugely popular Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund, while Lantra Wales launched a skills match service to support rural businesses and partner employers with jobseekers during lockdown.

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The original plan was a career in primary school teaching, but I’m now instructing off-road vehicle courses on the family farm in North Wales.

I decided it was for me early on and have enjoyed gaining the qualifications I needed. It’s taken time to earn a reputation and get established, but it’s now working well!

Hannah Lewis Instructor, Bala 4x4 Ltd

I love being outdoors and managing land and livestock, and all the skills that I have learnt to help me become an Instructor will help me teach people from all different types of backgrounds.

Lantra has provided me with lots of support and mentoring, training to make sure I was fully competent and safe, along with checking in to ensure I was ready & comfortable, it’s been fantastic.

Lawrence Martin Trainee Freelance Instructor

Over the last two years we feel like we have really established ourselves, not just in terms of our client base, but also as part of the Lantra family.

Our own internal trainers work closely with Freelance Instructors and Assessors, sharing expertise and experience. The Instructor and Customer Services team are always on hand to help us with any queries.

Phill Escritt Instructor, VMT

An agricultural engineer by trade, I first got involved in training in the mid 70’s with the Agricultural Training Board.

I’ve built up a wealth of technical and practical training delivery techniques and working with Lantra allows me to use them to the full. I have a full diary of work for the next 6 months so the relationship certainly works well for me.

I would certainly recommend it!

Robert Laird Freelance Instructor

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