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Introduction to Countryside Skills (26 Aug 2024 - 13 Jun 2025)
An Introduction to Countryside skills at SCQF Level 4
Provider
Borders College, Newtown St Boswells(For price, check with provider)
This course is available on the Borders College website.
Description
An Introduction to Countryside skills at SCQF Level 4
Qualifications
Borders College devised award using SQA accredited units.
Delivery
Full time at the Newtown St Boswells Campus36 weeks 3 days per week in college.
Location
Newtown St Boswells Campus and local estatesEntry requirements
3 National 4 passes or equivalentA genuine interest in the landbased sector and a sucessful interview.
Progression opportunities
Progression to other relevant landbased courses at a higher level.
Career Prospects
Progression to other landbased courses such as Agriculture, Gamekeeping, Horticulture, Animal Care, Landbased Service Engineering Forestry or Landscaping.Emloyment on local farms and estates.
Course Content
Relevant subjects from the following coursesAgricultureHorticultureAnimal Care Game and Wildlife ManagementEnvironmental studiesLandscapingHorse ManagementForestry Skills
Questions?
Get in touch for further information, we’re here to help.
About Borders College
Whether you are a school leaver, returning to learning or striving to improve your skills and knowledge in the workplace, Borders College can help you achieve your goals and realise your potential.
Borders College is located in the Scottish Borders and offers a wide range of courses, from an introductory level through to advanced courses at Higher National level. They include a full range of apprenticeships courses, from modern apprenticeships to foundation apprenticeships. We also provide a large number of industry-based training courses for businesses throughout Scotland.
Courses are available to study full-time or part-time, during the day or in the evenings and at a variety of locations, depending on the needs of our students.
