Venues

Elmwood Campus

Content

The Certificate in Land-based studies course is designed to attract schools leavers or young people that are out of work, who enjoy and have an interest in hands-on land-based subjects and would like to develop their knowledge in this area.

This course will cover a variety of subjects that will give you an introduction to what the land-based sector is all about including:

Estate maintenance; Crop production; Environmental issues; Gator driving; Allotment gardening; Livestock handling.

The course will also cover essential skills subjects such as communications, numeracy, IT, enterprise and employability skills with a focus on personal development.

On successful completion, you can progress to specialist SCQF Level 5 National Certificate courses or to SVQs at the same level.

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements. Entry by interview.