Agriculture NC
Course
In Glasgow
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Location
Glasgow (Scotland)
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
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.
That's why this course aims to increase your knowledge of agriculture, and give you sound practical skills and up-to-date technical experience.
You'll develop both independent learning skills and team working skills which will provide a strong foundation for future study and/or employment in the industry.
Successful completion of this course results in the award of an SCQF Level 6 qualification.
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Subjects
- IT
- Staff
- Industry
- Production
- Machinery
- Operation
- Livestock
- Husbandry
- Crop
- Opportunities
Course programme
A range of topics will be covered during the course including Livestock Husbandry, Crop and Grassland Production and Machinery Operation.
How Will I LearnPractical work is supported in the classroom and workshops with lectures on livestock, crops and machinery. You get experience of the wider agriculture industry and its modern specialist businesses through links built up by the lecturing staff.
Progression OpportunitiesWith the National Certificate in Agriculture you will gain training and experience in the industry and you might aspire to a variety of jobs such as Stock Person, Tractor Operator or General Farm Worker. Alternatively, successful learners may progress onto SVQ2 or SVQ3/Modern Apprenticeship programme or HNC in Agriculture.
Agriculture NC