Food and Butchery Courses. 

• Bacon Curing
• Basic Meat Processing
• Butchery to Add Value
• Pie Manufacturing
• Sausage Making
• Food Smoking

Food Hygiene

• Level 2 - Basic Food Hygiene
• Level 3 - Intermediate Food Hygiene
• Level 4 - Advanced Food Hygiene
• HACCPs Certificated HACCPs

It is with immense pride that we announce that Kate Mason has been awarded the Women in Agriculture Education and Training Woman of the Year award at the The National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026, and is the icing on the cake as she celebrates 40 years of working with and for Vale Training Services Ltd.

The event celebrated 13 exceptional women from across the UK farming sector during a ceremony held on 5 May at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. Organised by Mark Allen Group and supported by sponsors including Nestlé UK & Ireland, Co-op, HSBC UK, NFU, Noble Foods, and Pig World where you can read the full report, the awards recognised outstanding contributions across the agricultural industry. 

Winners were chosen from an extremely competitive shortlist, highlighting the growing strength, influence, and visibility of women throughout the sector.

For more information visit the NFU online page.