Do you have an interest in the outdoors? Do you want to help contribute to an environmentally sustainable future? Study for an apprenticeship in land engineering and be part of a sector that’s focused on the safe management of forests and farming areas.
The apprenticeship is ideal for anyone who wants to develop specialist agricultural skills. Learn to handle a variety of machines such as lawn mowers, combine harvesters and tractors. Increase your understanding of horticultural techniques like sustainable gardening and plant propagation. Discover how to maintain agricultural equipment and help with the day to day operations on a farm.
Scotland’s land engineering industry has a range of jobs to choose from. Help to maintain farm equipment as an agriculture technician. Become an arborist and contribute to the safeguarding of trees and forests. Work as a ground care administrator and help to improve the health of soil in different environments.
What's the qualification?
You will gain a qualification at SCQF level 5 and 6 in land engineering. The qualifications include:
- Core units of an SVQ in land engineering at SCQF level 5 or 6
- A work placement in a versatile and dynamic industry
What will I learn?
During your apprenticeship, you'll learn how to:
- Develop an awareness of environmental good practice
- Prepare and operate a tractor with attachments
- Prepare and operate a powered vehicle like a combine harvester
- Prepare feed and water supplies for livestock
You will develop the following core skills:
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Team work
- Time management
These transferrable skills are useful for working in other roles such as horticulture and forestry
Where could it take me?
This Modern Apprenticeship gives you a variety of options. Continue your studies with a technical apprenticeship in engineering or go into full-time work.
Further education: Improve your knowledge of green environments by studying for a bachelor’s degree in horticulture or plant care. This could lead to a higher qualification like a Masters in agricultural science. Your experience will support your university application.
Straight to work: Use your qualifications to find a job in the land engineering industry. There are several jobs listed below:
- Agriculture assistant
- Agriculture technician
- Horticulture equipment technician
- Ground care operative
- Arborist
- Ground care technician
- Land engineer
Entry requirements
There are no set requirements for the apprenticeship. But it is worth having an interest in land engineering and a desire to work outdoors.
Duration
This Modern Apprenticeship will take 12-24 months to complete.