Course description
The National Certificate in Rural Skills is designed to equip candidates with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in current and future employment or progression to further academic and/or professional qualifications. Many learners embark on current provision with limited prior achievement and, a key purpose of this programme is to support learners to build up employability skills and develop basic skills and capabilities which are transferable.
Careers in nature-based industries are changing in line with the industry which increasingly demands more and more professional skills, attitudes and expertise in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
The course content includes the following units:-
l>Entry requirements
Entry is at the discretion of the centre and if required a personal learning support plan can be put in place to support candidates.
Progression
The NC in Rural Skills offers progression to other SCQF Level 5 NC courses in specialised areas. For example, Horticulture, Animal Care, Horse Care, Agriculture, Countryside Management, and also to Modern Apprenticeships in the nature-based industries.
Though career progression is not as clear-cut as in some other professional areas, opportunities for advancement exist and are growing. Employment destinations may include farms, countryside estates, parks, fish farms, managed woodlands, game parks, local authorities, and gardening centres.
Course options
Course Type: Full-time
Details
Venue details
UHI Orkney
East Road
Kirkwall
Course provider
UHI Orkney
UHI Orkney
East Road
Kirkwall