Venues

Kirkwall

Content

The course is aimed at people who are moving towards a job in the land based sector for the first time; are wanting to learn about livestock and/or plants and soils, whilst having little background knowledge; want to improve their career prospects; for people with no formal qualifications or experience; are looking to try something new and get ideas for a career path leading to higher national qualifications. The course is a mixture of practical and theoretical content including a significant work placement aspect.

There are 12 modules required for this NQ award, with 16 modules offered. Those following the Agriculture pathway will be awarded an NQ in Agriculture, and those following the Horticulture pathway will be awarded an NC in Horticulture.

Entry Requirements

3 subjects at National 4 including Maths.