MA Agriculture SCQF Level 5

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.

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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.

There is not normally a requirement for a fee contribution from the apprentice or the employer. SRUC will secure funding on your behalf from Skills Development Scotland to meet the cost of your training and Modern Apprenticeships. 

However an apprentice must be in employment and the employer would be expected to support the apprentice whilst under training, including for agreed off-the-job training elements.

Funding may also be available to support apprentices where, for example, remoteness, rurality, or disability, may affect an apprentice's ability to fully engage with and complete an apprenticeship programme. Please contact us for details.