The Modern Apprenticeship in Gamekeeping is a work based award and requires attendance at Borders College over a 2 year period. Assessments for this award are also work based. Candidates will attend classes and a tutor and a training consultant will support them throughout the delivery of this Modern Apprenticeship.

Qualifications

There are different routes you can chose from in Gamekeeping. The Routes cover the below: Route A - Upland/Grouse - The candidate must achieve all core mandatory units and the required amount of optional units within the Upland/Grouse pathway. Upland/Grouse consists of 10 mandatory units, and 3 optional unit. Route B - Lowland - The candidate must achieve all core mandatory units and the required amount of optional units within the Lowland pathway. Lowland consists of 9 mandatory units, and 3 optional units. Route C - Deer - The candidate must achieve all core mandatory units and the required amount of optional units within the Deer pathway. Deer consists of 7 mandatory units, and 3 optional units. Route D - Game Rearing - The candidate must achieve all core mandatory units and the required amount of optional units within the Game Rearing pathway. Game Rearing consists of 7 mandatory units, and 3 optional units. To achieve this Modern Apprenticeship candidates must also achieve 5 core skills at SCQF Level 4 in Communication, Working with Others, Problem Solving, ICT & Numeracy. The candidate also has to pass one further accredited, legislatively and nationally recognised short course at a suitable level. E. g. Emergency First Aid at Work, Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) or All-Terrain Vehicle Handling.

Delivery

At your workplace and at our Newtown Borders College Campus your tutor and training consultant will guide you every step of the way, providing personalised tutoring and support.