Agriculture - Mixed Farming (SVQ) SVQ3

What is special about this course?

This course normally provides a progression route from SVQ 2 but can be studied as a stand alone course. Students also enrol onto the Scottish Modern Apprenticeship and benefit from obtaining three nationally recognised certificates or enhancements as part of the two year course.

Entry requirements

Must have full-time employment on a farm with a named employer/supervisor. All applicants should be fit and healthy.

All applicants will be interviewed to ascertain suitability for the course.

Applicants should have Core Skills at Intermediate 2 or National 5 level.

Mandatory units that students will study are:

  • Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security
  • Communicate in a business environment
  • Maintain and store records within the workplace
  • Provide, monitor and maintain the supply of feed and water to livestock
  • Prepare and cultivate sites for planting

Plus a further nine optional units, totalling fourteen SQA units in all.

How will I study my course?

  • Part Time
  • Block release

This course is delivered via classroom based learning as well as work-based assessment and tutorials.

The course is continuously assessed.

How long will my course last?

2 Years

Where can I study my course?

    Start date

    August

    Fees

    For finance/funding information – please refer to UHI Orkney Finance.

    For course fees – please email ocrevenue@uhi.ac.uk

    What can I do on completion of my course?

    Career in Agriculture

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