MA Agriculture SCQF Level 5
    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 16,000 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 1, 2023

    MA Agriculture SCQF Level 5

    About

    This is an on-farm work-based programme which develops your agriculture skills and knowledge. A range of topics will be covered during the course including health and safety, management of soils and crops, monitoring and maintaining the health and welfare of livestock and estate maintenance. Additional specialised units will be on offer at each campus. A Modern Apprenticeship for this level can be achieved by completing this course and two other industrial awards.

    What is a Modern Apprenticeship (MA)?
    Modern Apprenticeships are work-based pathways to recognised industry qualifications. They provide employers support to develop a strong workforce by teaching new and existing employees valuable skills and knowledge directly relevant to their business. For employees, they are a pathway to industry and nationally recognised qualifications.

    How does it work?
    When you study a MA with us, we deliver the programme, provide your training, assessments and qualification recognition. We also access funding on behalf of you and your employer.

    In an MA, you’ll immediately put your knowledge and learning into practice, making a real contribution to improving business productivity.

    As well as gaining experience in the workplace, you’ll be supported by 'off-the-job training' at college. MA’s typically take between 12 and 18 months and each provides a route or pathway to further skills opportunities and potential progression.

    This programme enhances your skills to meet agriculture industry requirements. Modern Apprenticeships typically take 12-18 months to complete. Start dates may also vary. Please contact us for an informal chat to discuss the options which may be available whether you are leaving school, in current employment, seeking an apprenticeship, an employer, a careers adviser or are a parent or carer.

    Agriculture
    A range of topics will be covered including health and safety, management of soils and crops, monitoring and maintaining the health and welfare of livestock and estate maintenance. 

    Agriculture (Poultry)
    You'll learn how to take care of your birds as well as the environment you're operating in. You'll also learn key business skills that will help you improve performance.

    Along with core modules, optional units allow you to study areas of particular interest, like how to provide feed and water to livestock, or to brood and grow young birds. You could also choose to study the maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery.

    The course will teach you how to monitor and maintain health, safety and security as well as environmental good practice, and how to manage your business performance to succeed in a competitive industry.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    You must be employed or have a firm offer of employment within the industry throughout your studies, and have a satisfactory standard of literacy and numeracy.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 7

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 25

    How to Apply

    Those wishing to apply for college courses such as National Certificates (NC), National Progression Awards (NPA), Certificates and Diplomas, and Professional Development Awards (PDA) should do so via the SRUC website.

    Find your course in our course catalogue. Under Apply now, select the correct campus, start date, and mode of study. You will then be taken into our online applications system.

    It is also possible to download a paper application form, either as PDF or Word document. But your application will be processed more easily if it is entered online.

    MA Agriculture SCQF Level 5

    Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

    Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Edinburgh