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Modern Apprenticeship Mixed Farming - (SCQF Level 6)
The Modern Apprenticeship in Mixed Farming is a work based award and requires attendance at Borders College over a 2 year period. Assessments for this award are also work based.
Provider
Borders College, Scottish Borders(For price, check with provider)
This course is available on the Borders College website.
Description
The Modern Apprenticeship in Mixed Farming 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
The course comprises of 3 mandatory units and 11 optional units. The units cover the following areas: Promote, Monitor and Maintain Health, Safety and Security, Communicate in a Business Environment, Maintain and Store Records within the Workplace.11 optional units can be chosen from a range of options suited to the work place. To achieve the Modern Apprenticeship candidates must also achieve 5 core skills at SCQF Level 5 in Communication, Working with Others, Problem Solving, ICT & Numeracy and a short course in Emergency First Aid approved by the HSE. The candidate also has to pass two further accredited, legislatively and nationally recognised short courses at a suitable level. E.g. 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.
Location
Scotland - candidates are required to attend our Newtown Campus as part of the award.Entry requirements
Candidates must be employed and working in a suitable environment to be able to provide evidence of their competence in the workplace.
Questions?
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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.
Women in Agriculture
The Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund has been established by Scottish Government to support the personal development of women, providing them with additional skills to progress their careers and employment opportunities in Scottish agriculture beyond their current role.
Next Generation Practical Training
The Next Generation Practical Training Fund has been established by Scottish Government with an aim to support those relatively new to agriculture, by providing the opportunity for skills development and training on the practicalities of agricultural practice as well as wider business and sustainability skills, in order to help them secure, sustain and progress their careers.
