Agriculture HNC

SRUC Scotland's Rural College

This one-year course will develop your skills and knowledge in crop production, animal production and mechanisation, along with the ability to complete and maintain appropriate records and documents.

You'll also develop an awareness of health and safety, animal welfare and environmental issues directly related to agriculture.

Academic study is supported by practical experience, which will enable you to undertake the running of a farm enterprise as a manager or assistant manager.

What you'll learn

The HNC qualification is designed to support learners now and in the future with skills to enable them to thrive in the 21st century workplace. These qualifications provide the adaptability and flexibility learners need to respond to a constantly changing employment and working environment, while supporting life-long learning and multiple career options.

The principle aim of the course is to provide the underpinning principles of modern production systems within farming in the UK. Students will achieve both specific farm practical skills and personal development skills to allow them to gain employment and start a career within the agricultural industry, at farm operator or junior level. This qualification will also allow progression on the pathway of higher level qualifications in Agriculture.

As part of the professional practice and skills/Professional Development modules, you will need to complete a work placement.