{"id":1584,"date":"2026-01-22T13:45:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:45:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/as\/madyw\/?page_id=869"},"modified":"2026-02-11T18:59:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T18:59:52","slug":"sruc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/as\/madyw\/college\/nescolschoollink\/sruc\/","title":{"rendered":"SRUC"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"builder-section-panels_25\" class=\"builder-section-first builder-section builder-section-panels builder-section-last accordion-mode\" style=\"background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;\">\n<h3 class=\"builder-banner-section-title\">\n\t\tCourse Information\t<\/h3>\n<div class=\"builder-section-content\">\n<div class=\"ttfmp-accordion-container\" data-height-style=\"\"  data-start-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title-panels-item_33\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title\">\n\tSCQF Level<\/div>\n<div id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content-panels-item_33\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content\">\n<p>SCQF Level 5<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title-panels-item_75\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title\">\n\tRecommended Entry Requirements<\/div>\n<div id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content-panels-item_75\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Open to current S4\/5 pupils:<\/li>\n<li>These courses provide a pathway from school to college\/university level education in<br \/>subject areas focused on land-based industries, from veterinary and equine studies to food production and horticulture.<\/li>\n<li>They have flexible delivery methods and a clear progression route from college and<br \/>university to modern apprenticeships and employment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title-panels-item_86\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title\">\n\tCourse Content<\/div>\n<div id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content-panels-item_86\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content\">\n<p><strong>Option 1<\/strong>: Investigation of Modern Agriculture: This National Progression Award examines<br \/>the changing face of agriculture today, including the role of technology and precision<br \/>farming as well as opportunities for diversification. The course is aimed at those who have<br \/>an interest in the agricultural sector and who want to learn more about the practices of<br \/>modern-day farming and the variety of career options available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Option 2<\/strong>: This online SRUC certificate is for anyone wanting to develop their knowledge of<br \/>all aspects of the animal care sector.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Please discuss with your Guidance Teacher about the application process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title-panels-item_95\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title\">\n\tAssessment<\/div>\n<div id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content-panels-item_95\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content\">\n<p>The course is assessed through a series of online units, delivered online in schools by staff<br \/>at SRUC, assessments will be interactive assessments and final assessments. There are<br \/>no formal exams for these courses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title-panels-item_104\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title\">\n\tProgression and Pathways<\/div>\n<div id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content-panels-item_104\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content\">\n<p>\u2022 SRUC courses post school<br \/>\u2022 Agriculture apprenticeships<br \/>\u2022 Further online study<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Course Information SCQF Level SCQF Level 5 Recommended Entry Requirements Open to current S4\/5 pupils: These courses provide a pathway from school to college\/university level education insubject areas focused on land-based industries, from veterinary and equine studies to food production and horticulture. 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