National Certificate Agriculture
We have currently stopped recruiting for this course for session 2012/13 due to a high volume of applicants. Please check this page for updates in the coming months should circumstances change.
Category: Agriculture
Course Type: Full Time Course
Course Details:
The main aim of this full-time one year course is to develop practical skills and knowledge associated with animal and crop husbandry. The course introduces agricultural production principles and systems in the classroom, with the main emphasis on practical application and personal development on the college farm and estate.
A range of topics is covered during the course including:
- Livestock Husbandry and Production Systems
- Crop and Grassland Husbandry and Production
- Farm Machinery Maintenance and Operation
- Farm Workshop and Estate Skills
- Farm Computing and Record Keeping
As part of the learning experience at Barony you will undertake farm duties on a rota basis. Work-placement and field trips will also provide you with opportunities to view and discuss current agricultural practice, developments and challenges.
Successful learners may progress onto an SVQ 2 or SVQ3/Modern Apprenticeship Agriculture programme or HNC Agriculture course.
Entry Requirements:
- A genuine interest and motivation in agriculture
- Three Standard Grades, or equivalents, ideally in English,
Maths and a Science subject - Evidence of agricultural work experience is desirable
Agriculture Interview Plan for Academic Year 2012/13
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Decision on offer by |
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30th November 2011 |
31st January 2012 |
13th April 2012 |
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17th February 2012 |
31st March 2012 |
13th April 2012 |
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STUDENT CASE STUDY
Andrew Hiddleston started at Barony on the National Certificate in Agriculture, then progressed onto SVQ2, and continued to undertake his HNC in Agriculture.
He chose to study agriculture at Barony as his interest from an early age was in farming where he was keen to be involved in the running of the family livestock business.
Andrew said: “I really enjoyed the course. I was in the first group of students to undertake the HNC course at Barony so it was a learning curve for both tutors and students, and being a 3 day a week course also helped, as it meant I could balance studying whilst lending a hand with tasks on the family farm. I found value in the course as it’s really helping me push the family farm forward utilising my new knowledge and techniques.”
