Agriculture courses Scotland

... and sustainability issues relevant to the multi-functional industry that 21st century agriculture has become... Learn about: Crop Science, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics... More

...In today’s agricultural environment it is more vital than ever that tomorrow’s farmers and their staff have the training to face the future as both food producers and guardians of the countryside... More

...To provide experienced operators with relevant knowledge and understanding of practical use of the agricultural tractor. Suitable for: Experienced operators, or operators requiring assessment before entering CPCS scheme... More

... guards. Suitable for: All personnel involved in operating agricultural tractors with or without implements / trailers... More

...This course runs at the Craig Centre, Gatehead by Kilmarnock. It is aimed at those who wish to work within the forestry industry. This course gives training in Tree Propagation... Learn about: Plant Science, Agricultural Science, Agricultural Business... More

...Plant Science at Glasgow is focused on fostering education and training in research to develop sustainable agriculture in an era of global climate change. Our research is centred on exploring how plants respond to their environment to regulate nutrition, water homeostasis, metabolism and various... Learn about: IT Development, Plant Science... More

...To prepare students for a career in planning or environmental management. Programme Structure and Content First Semester Planning Theory and Practice Rural... Learn about: Agricultural Economics, Rural Development... More

...Skills and Knowledge to be Assessed: Learning Outcomes The candidate will be able to: Prepare a hand held or tractor mounted hedge trimmer for operation safely... Learn about: Farm Machinery... More

...Herons Head, Dragons Head, Horse Head. Choose which one you want to make. Course B3. Finial Ends. Most finials are machine made these days, have you... More

...The training is in line with National Proficiency Test Council units CS30, CS31 & CS36. NPTC testing can be arranged for candidates wishing to follow the NPTC blue book route... More

...Basic Chainsaw Maintenace and Cross Cutting Leading to NPTC Assessment... More

... complete the course to remain in employment or to progress onto a full-time HNC Agriculture course... More

...Courses are run to order. Saws and PPE can be hired for use for the course... More

...CHAINSAW The objectives of the course are to enable delegates to: Identify appropriate PPE Identify safety features on a chainsaw Identify faults and defects... More

...Assist with controlling unwanted plants Optional units Candidates must also complete 3 of the following units, in addition to the mandatory units... More

...Suitable for: Anyone looking to become certified in the safe application of pesticides Anyone looking to become certified in the safe application of pesticides... Learn about: Plant Science, Crop Science... More

...requires completion of prior credits. An optional English Land Law course is included for students who may wish to work in England and Wales... Learn about: Agricultural Economics, Rural Development... More

...The assessment establishes that the candidate has the relevant knowledge and understanding as well as the appropriate skill required for the competent safe use of a brushcutter, clearing saw or trimmer. Suitable for: Those wanting training in agricultural machinery... Learn about: Farm Machinery... More

...piece of work . Each course can be tailored to the needs of those participating and valuable and practical skills will be taught throughout... More

...'Skills for Work' Rural Skills Course Summary: An introduction to the Land-based Industries including the practical tasks associated with Horticulture... Learn about: Plant Science, Rural Development... More