Courses

Certificate in Landbased Studies (SCQF Level 5)

Overview:

Helps you to gain a greater understanding of the different options open to you in the landbased industries sector.What's involved?: You will study a number of subjects that will give you the experience of what the landbased sector is about including:

  • agriculture,
  • environment,
  • horticulture,
  • greenkeeping,
  • landscaping,
  • equine, etc

The course also comprises essential skills subjects such as: communications, numeracy, employability skills (i.e. effectiveness, enterprise skills and problem solving).

Duration:

1 academic year. Starts in September.

Qualification obtained at the end of the course:

You will be credited for the units completed.

Career opportunities:

Starting positions in the landbased industry.

Entry requirements:

No formal qualifications are required to enter this course but if you have not been in education and training for a while, perhaps you could consider the Introductory Certificate in Rural Skills.

Further study:

Depending on the subject of interest, it could be  e.g. Certificate in Horticulture, Environment or any of our other Certificate level courses described in our Prospectus.

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