Land and Nature

This Modern Apprenticeship is offered at two levels. It's designed to help you support the development of apprentices working across Scotland's land-based sector.

A Land and Nature Modern Apprenticeship allows you to grow your own talent from the ground up. Apprentices can tailor the framework towards your business' needs by choosing relevant outcomes from a comprehensive list.

The Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 5 supports junior technician and support operative/assistant roles, such as:

• estate worker

• ranger

• conservation worker

• underkeeper

• beat keeper

• game farm worker

• under-stalker

• ghillie

The Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 6 supports more senior positions. On completion, apprentices are well-equipped to work in roles such as:

• access/recreation officer

• environmental management officer

• estate supervisor

• senior ranger

• wildlife manager

• reserve manager

There are no formal entry requirements for the Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 5. Although, apprentices must be employed in a suitable job to gain the experience and knowledge they need to earn the qualification. Apprentices should also:

• be prepared to attend off-the-job training

• have the ability to develop the range of skills and knowledge needed to complete the apprenticeship

• enjoy working outdoors

• have a positive attitude towards learning

Likewise, there are no formal entry requirements for the Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 6. Some applicants may have already completed the apprenticeship at SCQF Level 5.

When recruiting apprentices at both levels, you should consider a candidate's existing workplace skills and experience, rather than just formal qualifications. This'll broaden your pool of potential applicants.

Successful apprentices at SCQF Level 5 are ready to:

• work in a relevant support operative, assistant or junior technician role

• progress to the Level 6 Land and Nature Modern Apprenticeship

• study a Further or Higher Education course in areas such as conservation, estate maintenance, wildlife, ecology and environmental science

Successful apprentices at SCQF Level 6 are ready to:

• work in relevant senior operative, supervisor and technician roles

• study a Further or Higher Education course in areas such as environmental management, wildlife and conservation management, land management, ecology and environmental science

Occupation Profile

Please read the Occupation Profile for this apprenticeship:

• MA Land and Nature SCQF Level 5 Occupation Profile

• MA Land and Nature SCQF Level 6 Occupation Profile

These give detailed descriptions of the work situations routinely carried out in the roles.