Are you interested in working in a Land-Based industry? Do you enjoy working in the outdoors? Would you like to earn whilst you learn? If the answer is yes to these questions, then a Pre-Apprenticeship might be for you!
Worried that you don’t have the skill base? Not a problem! Before starting your placement with your pre-determined mentor, you will have a short training period. Throughout this, you will be trained, and you’ll gain new skills. After completing training, you will be awarded a Certificate of Work Readiness.
Throughout your structured, 26-week, fully paid, work placement, your mentor will support you and provide you with an opportunity to commence your career within the land-based industry. The mentor will prepare you for work and will help set clear guidelines as to how you should behave and perform at work.
Once you have completed the programme, you will be awarded a Land-based Pre-Apprenticeship award (SCQF Level 4) which is accredited by Borders College*.
Application Process:
- Send application form
- Face to Face Interview
- If successful, Pre-Apprentices will start their training on the agreed date and the 6-month placement will begin after all training is complete.
*please note that you must be 16 or over to undertake the programme.
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The Pre-Apprenticeship is a great entrance into the agricultural sector. It builds independence, helps shape your future choices and introduces you to a rewarding industry where you can take real pride in the work you do. Take the programme as it comes, work hard and give your best in every aspect. You will not only gain valuable experience, but also meet a great group of likeminded people along the way.
The programme supports you into employment and gives you exactly what you need to get into the agricultural industry. With mentor support, you gain a wide range of skills. I have learnt milking, yard work and how to deal with youngstock, all of which have built my confidence and experience.
