Educational Pathways

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
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

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
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.