Educational Pathways

Tarff offers an educational pathway for youngsters who are keen to pursue a career in the Land-Based sector.

Let’s Get Employed in Agriculture

Let’s Get Employed in Agriculture
  • 16 – 24 yr olds
  • 6 Week Programme
  • Voluntary, on-farm work experience
  • Supported by mentor in placement and Tarff Services Coordinator
  • Training opportunities available
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Pathway to the Pre-Apprenticeship Programme

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 Apprenticeship
  • 16 – 25 yr olds
  • 12 – 18 months
  • Paid, work experience on farm with farm assessment to complete
  • Supported by mentor in placement, Tarff Services Coordinator and External Assessor
  • Additional training opportunities throughout the programme
  • Pathway to a Modern Apprenticeship in Agriculture (SCQF Level 6) or full time employment