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

Applying for a course is straightforward!

Find and apply for the course of your choice. It’s as easy as 1 – 2 – 3. 1. Use this prospectus to find the course that you are interested in. 2. Visit the website to view up-to-date course information. 3. Complete the online application process on the website.

www.borderscollege.ac.uk/courses

Courses commence from August 2022.

Agriculture – NC

NC Agriculture at SCQF Level 6 At Newtown St Boswells Campus Full-time 36 week course 3 days per week in College 1 or 2 days per week on placement

Modern Agriculture – SCQF 5

SCQF 5 full time agriculture course, including NPA investigation of modern agriculture at SCQF 5 At Newtown St Boswells Campus Full-time 36 week course 3 days per week in College or farm visits 1 or 2 days per week on placement

Land-based Workplace Skills Award – SCQF 4

Land-based workplace skills award silver; SCQF 4 At Newtown St Boswells Campus and work placement Part time attendance Blended work placement, College and online. For school pupils completing the award, some of the units may be delivered in school

Rural Land Use and Management SVQ – SCQF 8

(Subject to Approval) SVQ Rural Land Use and Management at SCQF Level 8 Work-based assessment Part time, work-based learning Assessment is carried out in the workplace, which minimises any time that learners would need to be away from their work

Mixed Farming – MA SCQF 6

Modern Apprenticeship in Mixed Farming at SCQF Level 6 Work-based assessment and College Day Release at Newtown St Boswells Campus/Riddell Estate over a 2 year period (approximately 10 days in College per year)

Agriculture – MA SCQF 5

SVQ 2 Agriculture at SCQF Level 5 Work-based assessment and College Day Release at Newtown St Boswells Campus/Riddell Estate over a 2 year period (approximately 10 days in College per year)