Mature students via interview. One Autumn and Spring terms - College. Year Two Autumn and Spring terms - College. 6 weeks College. Course Content Hill and Upland Sheep and Cattle Systems Hill and Upland Crops and Grassland Beef and Lowland Sheep Farm Mechanisation Farm and Estate Crafts Farm Management and Enterprise Recording European Studies Farm Diversification European Studies Teaching, Learning and Assessment Teaching and learning is by a mixture of lectures, practicals, visits, demonstrations and case studies.
Assessment is by module based assignments, practical assessments and end of module tests.
Opportunities Managerial positions in the hill and upland farming industries. Opportunities exist for shepherds and enterprise managers to progress to farm management positions. Opportunities also exist within the allied trades. Progression is also possible to a BTEC Higher National Diploma or Degree programme.