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Rural Skills (Level 4)

Scotland`s Rural College (SRUC)

Venues

Elmwood Campus

Content

This course is designed to attract 16-19 year olds who enjoy and have an interest in hands-on land-based subjects and would like to develop their knowledge in this area.

Students will be given the opportunity to study and gain practical experience in a range of land-based industries such as agriculture, horticulture, conservation, animal care and more.

Example modules include: Tree and Shrub Planting; Gamekeeping: an introduction; Rural species and habitats: an introduction; Constructing rural features; Woodland skills; Estate maintenance; Basic tractor operations; Small powered machinery operations; Tree identification.

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements. Entry by interview.

Start Date

September

Qualification

NC

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Environment, Conservation and Sustainability

SCQF Level

4

Website

www.sruc.ac.uk

Career Sectors

Agriculture

Aquaculture and Fishing

Arboriculture and Forestry

Earth Studies

Environmental and Rural Resource Management

Environmental Services

Horticulture and Landscaping

Work with Animals