Local Food Production at SCQF Level 6 - NPA - Schools Link
Start
20 Aug 2024
End
30 May 2025
The NPA in Local Food Production at SCQF level 6 gives learners the opportunity to explore how the food they eat is produced and to contrast global food markets with food produced and consumend locally. They will also have the opportunity to develop practical skills in Horticulture, and to explore the steps involved in taking a primary food product to market. The Course covers routes to market, product development, added value, marketing, and legal requirements, and explores issues surrounding local and global food production and consumption, environmental issues, food security and sustainability.
Qualifications
National Progression Award
Delivery
Fridays 10am until 2.30pm
Location
Entry requirements
Leaners should be able to study and achieve at SCQF level 6. Learners would benefit from having attained the skills, knowledge and understanding required by one or more of the following, or equivalent qualifications and/or experience: NPA in Rural Skills at SCQF level 5, NPA in Crofting at SCQF level 5, NC in Hospitality at SCQF level 5, Skills for Work: Hospitality National 5, NPA in Aquaculture at SCQF level 5, National 5 Biology, National 5 Geography
Progression opportunities
Full time Hospitality, Horticultural or Business courses
Career Prospects
BusinessHorticultureFood Production
Course Content
3 SQA Units:Sustainable Food ProductionLocal Food Production: Routes to MarketOptional units TBC
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