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. Candidates will attend classes and a tutor and a training consultant will support them throughout the delivery of this Modern Apprenticeship.

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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.

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Entry requirements

Candidates must be employed and working in a suitable environment to be able to provide evidence of their competence in the workplace.

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