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Borders College | Prospectus 2022/23
Agriculture Rural Land Use and Management SVQ – SCQF 8 Agriculture – NC Modern Agriculture – SCQF 5 Land-based Workplace Skills Award – SCQF 4 Mixed Farming – MA SCQF 6 Agriculture – MA SCQF 5
Farming is one of the most important industries, not only in Scotland but in the world. Farming produces the majority of the food we eat and has created the environment that we live in. Our courses have both vocational and academic pathways from SCQF Level 4 to Level 8. As part of the courses you will learn how to work with livestock and arable crops and implement the legislation surrounding modern agriculture. You will also learn how to drive tractors and ATVs in a safe manner. Other skills you may learn include dyking, fencing, environmental awareness and ploughing. Borders College has access to several local farms and estates that can be used for practical training. The students also use the College training fields and the classroom in the countryside at Riddell Estate. Borders College’s wide range of courses are suitable for the complete novice or for those who have a lot of previous agricultural knowledge.
MA – Modern Apprenticeship NC – National Certificate SVQ – Scottish Vocational Qualification
