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NC Rural Skills
SCQF level 4
A fast paced, enjoyable and practical multi Key Information
skills course focusing on rural land practices.
Entry requirements
Delivers holistic training and includes No formal qualifications are necessary;
highly regarded Industry Awards from however, you should have a keen interest in
LANTRA and DSWA in several disciplines, working in the outdoors, and enthusiasm to
equipping you for a rewarding outdoor job, embrace the practical skills and principles of
or going on to more specialist study. land use. You must be reasonably fit, happy
to work in all weathers, and able to safely
The course aims to take a broad approach follow instruction in the use of tools and
by introducing you to many different topics. machinery. Basic literacy and numeracy are
With a balance of practical and theoretical required, and students should be at least 16.
work, you will acquire a good range of skills, Mature students are very welcome.
with a thorough understanding of how and All candidates will attend an interview.
when they should be applied.
What next?
You will investigate areas from habitat You will find employment opportunities
studies and gardening to estate with country estates and farms,
maintenance, forestry skills and working with conservation organisations, forestry
livestock. You will also develop your core operations, garden nurseries, agriculture
and essential skills while in class and and livestock operations.
at work.
Base: Broadford, Isle of Skye
It includes the opportunity to gain
valuable industry awards in: Course Study Key
• dry stone walling
• manual handling
• outdoor first aid
• tree inspection
• bat awareness
• chainsaw operation
• quad biking
£FE STUDY
STYLE
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