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National Certificate Agriculture

Although we are still accepting applications for 2013/14 entry you should be aware that these will be placed on a waiting list for interview

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 2013/14:

Applications received by	Interviewed by	Decision on offer by
14^th December 2012	8^th February 2013	12^th April 2013
1^st March 2013	29^th March 2013	12^th April 2013

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.”