Educational Pathways

Tarff Services offers educational pathways for youngsters who are keen to pursue a career in the agricultural and commercial sectors.

National Progression Award

National Progression Award
  • Investigation of Modern Agriculture
  • Great introductory scheme to the Land-Based sector
  • Course takes full academic year to complete
  • SCQF Level 5 on completion 
  • Blended Learning (Practical & Classroom)
  • 3 Mandatory Units (Agriculture, Agri-Tourism & Agri-Tech and Precision Farming)
  • Pathway to the Pre-Apprenticeship Programme, Modern Apprenticeships and College/University

Pre-Apprenticeship Programme

Pre-Apprenticeship Programme
  • 16 – 20 yr olds
  • 3 week training period (first air, tractor skills, manual handling, health & safety)
  • 6 month, paid work experience on farm
  • Supported by mentor in placement and Tarff Services Coordinator
  • Additional training opportunities throughout the programme
  • Graduate with SCQF Level 4 Land Based Pre-Apprenticeship Award
  • Pathway to a Modern Apprenticeship in Agriculture (SCQF Level 5) or full time employment

Modern Apprenticeships

Modern Apprenticeships
  • Options for: Agriculture, Customer Service or Warehousing, Storage & Distribution
  • 16 – 25 yr olds
  • 12 – 18 months
  • Paid, work experience in placement with assessments to complete
  • Supported by mentor in placement, Tarff Services Coordinator and External Assessor
  • Additional training opportunities throughout the programme
  • Pathway to a Modern Apprenticeships at SCQF Level 6.