Three leading UK Agricultural Associations have launched a new website packed with information and advice on careers in the landbased engineering sector.

The AEA (Agricultural Engineers Association), BAGMA (The British Agricultural and Garden Machinery Association) and IAgrE (Institution of Agricultural Engineers) are behind the site, which offers quick and easy access to essential information for students, careers advisors and parents about careers, apprenticeships, vocational and university courses in landbased engineering.


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Alastair Taylor, CEO of IAgrE said, "It's like a one-stop shop, a place where anyone with an interest in a career in landbased engineering can access information from a central hub, because it's vital that all this information is in one place for easy access.

"I would call on all career advisers in schools, colleges and universities to use this single point of information to help people of all ages to embrace the exciting careers available in landbased engineering. It has been our concern for a number of years that young people are not being informed about careers in this industry and we have developed this site as the solution."

Keith Christian BAGMA Director said, "BAGMA is committed to providing industry specific training and supporting colleges and apprenticeships for the landbased sector. We believe the website will be a source of knowledge for students, educators and parents wanting to understand more about what careers in this sector can offer."

Ruth Bailey, Director General/CEO added, "We anticipate the website will keep people up to speed with the latest information and advice for students, parent and careers advisors and will act as a point of contact for training and industry events."

The three Associations are members of LE-TEC (Landbased Engineering - Training and Education Committee), the joint Training and Education Committee that is the single voice for training and education within the landbased engineering sector. The group chaired by Alastair Taylor of IAgrE is an industry decision making body that represents all aspects of recruitment, education, careers and training that supports and promotes the LTA (Landbased Technician Accreditation Scheme) and liases with colleges and awarding bodies to deliver the appropriate level of technical skills required by the landbased industry sector.

The site can be accessed at landbasedengineering.com