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Land Based Skills (SCQF Level 4/5)
This course covers a range of specialist forestry and conservation units and provides candidates with basic rural building skills. Subjects include tree identification, fencing, tree planting, weeding, draining, rural carpentry, blockwork and field drainage.
Entry requirements (mature students)
- There are no formal entry requirements for mature applicants
- An interest in working in woodland conservation and management is desirable.
Entry requirements (school leavers)
- Candidates should be a minimum preferred age of 16 years by 1st January 2012
- An interest in working in land-based industries including forestry, rural and estate work
- Early school leavers will be considered for this programme
How is the course assessed?
Continuous assessment throughout each unit.
What next?
- Employment in the areas of estate work, forestry, conservation, gardening or grounds maintenance
Start date
August 2012
Study mode
Full time.
Campus
Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch)
Duration
1 year
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If you need assistance, email or call the information line 01463 273000.
