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agriculture animal care aquaculture and sport fisheries management engineering equine studies forestry horticulture veterinary nursing barony college your natural choice prospectus 2012 the specialists in land-based and animal care education and training www.barony.ac.uk

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contents welcome about us student life entry inclusiveness links and partnerships agriculture animal care south of scotland wildlife hospital engineering equine studies fisheries studies forestry horticulture special programmes veterinary nursing work-based training barony business development centre short courses 1 2 4 6 8 9 10 14 19 24 27 31 34 38 39 43 44 45 information correct at time of going to press

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welcome to barony college barony college aims to provide the best place for you to learn we want you to get the maximum benefit out of your time with us our attractive working estate and modern college facilities support a wide range of work and leisure based activities if your area of interest involves land or animals whether it s full time part time work-based or short courses we have something here for you we take pride in the friendly relaxed environment which our students have enjoyed over the years and the individual attention students receive from teaching staff our size enables us to ensure everyone is treated as an individual i feel confident that we can help you to achieve your goals russell marchant principal and chief executive www.barony.ac.uk 01

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about us www.barony.ac.uk barony college specialises in vocational training and education for the land-based and animal care industries our highly qualified staff modern facilities stimulating curriculum and training programmes are here to benefit all our college estate supports dairy beef sheep cereals trout and red deer enterprises commercial activities also take place within our forestry and horticulture sections this enables us to provide students with hands on training in a real working environment the facilities on campus provide an ideal training environment for all subjects the most recent was the development of our dairy technology centre this has created a new training facility which incorporates the latest animal welfare designs and management systems as well as maximising the use of available technology with the unique feature of a robotic milking system this latest development adds to the extensive facilities including the scottish forestry industry technology centre which houses a state-of-the-art forwarder and harvester simulator a walled garden with greenhouses polythene tunnels and nursery stock beds an animal care centre providing housing and working areas for small animals an operating theatre and x-ray facilities an outdoor riding arena exercise area and stable block for the equine section a commercial trout farm with hatchery producing around 25 tonnes of fish per annum and a well equipped engineering workshop all providing an ideal training environment our college website www.barony.ac.uk provides additional details on all of our courses 02 www.barony.ac.uk

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barony college is set within a working 260 hectare estate which is situated in the rolling landscape of dumfries and galloway in beautiful south west scotland this is a region rich in historical cultural and natural heritage its rolling landscapes of forests and woodlands hills moorland unpolluted freshwater lochs rivers and stunning coastline all support an abundance of plants and wildlife the productive pastures of the region sustain a thriving farming community with a predominance of dairy beef and sheep production the forests and woodlands of the area are a rich source of timber and also provide a range of recreational opportunities for walkers cyclists and nature lovers the region s main town dumfries is situated on the banks of the river nith and is only 10 miles from the college it is a bustling market town with an excellent shopping centre and a variety of pubs clubs sports centres swimming pool and an ice rink it is also home to the region s senior league football club queen of the south www.barony.ac.uk 03

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student life www.barony.ac.uk we take pride in the friendly relaxed environment which our students have enjoyed over the years and the individual attention they receive from the teaching staff when you are not spending time pursuing your studies there are plenty of opportunities for you to enjoy the indoor and outdoor recreational activities a wide range of high quality leisure facilities and services are available on the campus residential kirkmichael house is a converted 18th century manor house it has 28 bedrooms offering both twin and single accommodation mostly en-suite in addition nith and cree hostels have 16 single study-bedrooms sharing four shower rooms all our hostels have common rooms with television tea and coffee making facilities refrigerator and microwave library and it facilities our comfortable modern library provides students with access to a wide range of specialist books periodicals and careers information the rural learning centre is located in the library conservatory which overlooks the college grounds this spacious and attractive it suite provides students with computers and access to the internet students can access the wireless hotspots within the college with their own laptops 04 www.barony.ac.uk

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social life our well-equipped modern sports hall fitness room and licensed bar are the focal point for student social life our student committee is elected annually to organise social events including staff/student games nights and other functions further opportunities for recreation are available in dumfries and the surrounding area these are all accessible by public transport and the college wardens are able to provide mini bus transport to special events on request support a member of staff will always be available to offer you support and guidance.you will be assigned a personal course tutor to assist you with your studies we can provide additional support with learning according to your needs our student support officer provides support with any problems of a personal nature financial advice is available from student funding staff a college chaplain is available for counselling and advice www.barony.ac.uk 05

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entry prospectus application interview enrolment www.barony.ac.uk entry having selected your course or area of interest complete the application form in the centre of this prospectus giving as much information about yourself as possible when we receive this we will send you an acknowledgement this will usually be followed where practical by an invitation to an interview and an opportunity to see the campus where you can see our facilities and talk to a subject expert who will be able to offer advice about suitable courses and training schemes appropriate to your aims the college is a member of the ucas system all applications for hnc and hnd courses are ultimately processed through ucas including those made directly to us in the first instance funding students attending a full-time course which leads to a qualification up to but not including higher national certificate may be eligible for a bursary and/or an education maintenance allowance funding application forms are automatically issued to all students who have accepted a full offer of a place on a qualifying course a student guide providing further information is also issued at this time students attending a course at higher national certificate hnc or higher national diploma hnd level and domiciled in scotland may be eligible to help from the student awards agency for scotland saas uk students resident outside scotland must apply to their local education authority lea for awards the amount of support available will depend on a number of factors including a student s age personal/financial circumstances and the mode of study ie full-time part-time or distance learning full-time students domiciled in scotland will not have to pay when studying at a scottish institution saas will cover the cost of tuition fees for eligible higher education students level of courses available whatever your requirements we can deliver the level of course to suit you ­ from access and level 1 qualifications through to hnd which can give you direct access to degree courses at some universities levels of courses and qualifications will vary in different subject areas if you decide to undertake a work-based qualification we can offer either a level 2 svq nvq or a level 3/modern apprenticeship some of the courses also offer distance learning to suit the individual progression to entry college prospectus 06 www.barony.ac.uk application form interview enrolment

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the scottish credit and qualifications framework scqf levels 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 notes sqa qualifications qualifications of higher education institutions doctoral degree integrated masters degree masters degree post graduate diploma post graduate certificate honours degree graduate diploma graduate certificate scottish vocational qualifications svq5 professional development awards higher national diploma advanced higher scottish baccalaureate higher intermediate 2 credit standard grade intermediate 1 general standard grade access 3 foundation standard grade access 2 access 1 s intermediate and i the new skills for work courses are national courses available as access,3 to higher qualifications scqf levels 3 ­ 6 bachelors ordinary degree graduate diploma graduate certificate diploma of higher education certificate of higher education svq4 higher national certificate svq3 svq2 national certificates national progression awards svq1 ii ongoing work to credit rate svqs shows that svq units range from scqf level 4 to level 12 svqs at 3 and 4 can be placed at different scqf levels the scottish credit and qualifications framework scqf promotes lifelong learning in scotland it supports everyone in scotland including learning providers and employers by nhelping people of all ages and circumstances to get access to appropriate education and training so they can their full potential nhelping employers learners and the general public to understand the full range of scottish qualifications how qualifications relate to each other and to other forms of learning and how different types of qualification can contribute to improving the skills of the workforce the scqf helps describe programmes of learning that lead to the various qualifications support the development of routes to progress from qualification to qualification and maximise the opportunities to transfer credit points between qualifications the framework is intended to help learners and providers of learning understand how different qualifications and learning programmes relate to each other so in the end everyone can see what is the next best step in terms of developing a skill or gaining knowledge for more information on the scqf visit the website at www.scqf.org.uk or contact the scqf executive team on 0845 270 7371 www.barony.ac.uk 07 meet

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inclusiveness www.barony.ac.uk tha colaiste bharonaidh na colaiste in-ghabhalta a tha ag amas air àrainn gun lethbhreith a tha dealasach gu bhith a brosnachadh co-ionannachd chothroman barony college est un établissement d enseignement professionnel inclusif qui cherche à offrir un environnement non-discriminatoire et s engage à encourager l égalité des chances barony college ist ein exklusives college das darum bemüht ist für ein nicht diskriminierendes milieu zu barony und es istis an engagiert chancengleichheit zu fördern sorgen college voll inclusive college which aspires to provide a non-discriminatory environment and is fully committed to promoting equality of opportunity barony college es una universidad donde impera la diversidad su aspiración es ofrecer un ambiente no discriminatorio y está totalmente comprometida con la promoción de igualdad de oportunidades barony college je vseobecnou college která usiluje o poskytování nediskriminacního prostredí a je plne zavázána propagovat rovnost prílezitostí byrni kwlyj ivsiqrq rup ivc iek kwlyj hy jo inp`kqw vwlw vwqwvrx pys krdw hy aqy ieh puri qrwh brwbr dy moky num aujwgr krn lei vcnb`d hy Âe k¢Ë ,w¥dbmf « wÆdh « s´ bf « qØ bof° w o© w o° do u¢ v ·bn¢ wk±u® wokØ barony college Ãbo uØ w ˸u° .lol§k dh « w·u¢ w «Ëuºl « lo§a ° uio£Ë u±«e « barony college is an inclusive college which aspires to provide a non-discriminatory environment and is fully committed to promoting equality of opportunity it is our policy to ensure that everyone is treated equitably regardless of gender race religious belief age marital status sexual orientation political opinion or whether or not they have a disability or dependants barony college encourages applications from students with special needs applications from students with special needs are considered on the same academic grounds as applied to other students consistent with health and safety legislation the college will investigate supportive technology to assist students learning barony collaborates with the national brite initiative to support students individual needs 08 www.barony.ac.uk

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links partnerships other colleges and universities barony college is currently exploring a merger with elmwood college oatridge college and sac if successful this will create a single specialist college for land based education and training in scotland barony college is also in partnership with other colleges for course delivery in certain areas including for example reid kerr college many students who successfully complete a course with us progress to higher level courses with other providers of education and training barony college became an associate college of sac in 1997 sac is scotland s specialist higher education institution for the land-based sectors and is associated with the universities of edinburgh and glasgow graduates are awarded their degrees by one of these universities depending on which course they have studied many courses available at sac complement those offered by barony providing obvious progression routes from hnc up to honours degrees and postgraduate level we also have close links with other providers of higher education throughout the uk which provide further opportunities for progression we have also developed links with other colleges in europe which allow us to arrange exchange visits for students industry industry advisory groups within the college ensure that the training and education delivered is to industry standard and that it is continually being updated to meet changing industry needs barony college has succeeded in securing mutually beneficial links with various employers within the industries it supports our contacts with these employers provide opportunities for our successful students to gain employment within their chosen careers www.barony.ac.uk 09

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agriculture www.barony.ac.uk/agriculture about us barony college has some of the best training facilities for agriculture in scotland with a fully commercial 260 hectare farm forming part of the college s extensive campus the farm s operational activities are integrated into the training programmes offered providing you with hands-on experience of modern farming methods and practice barony college prides itself in being the only educational facility in scotland to provide practical dairy education and training being able to offer a large range of farm enterprises to positively contribute to your learning experience you will work with our large herd of pedigree holstein friesian cows calving heifers young stock followers flock of breeding ewes expanding herd of aberdeen angus suckler cows and our red deer venison production unit in addition you will be involved in our varied grassland production and arable cropping operations our dairy technology centre provides you with an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience in a high animal welfare unit the most technologically advanced dairy unit to be found in any uk agricultural college the centre provides a unique resource for you to adopt a `learning by doing approach to your studies the dairy technology centre is equipped with the latest milking and herd management technology including a voluntary robotic milking unit a large herringbone parlour and automated cow handling system there are a number of exciting ongoing projects and developing industry partnerships within agriculture at barony such as commercial nutritional trials on livestock new approaches to calf rearing novel animal breeding programmes and experimental meat production systems our courses are designed to meet industry recognised requirements for people with both practical skills and knowledge who are capable of adapting and embracing new technologies and techniques for a rewarding career in agriculture berverley whitfield beverley whitfield from carlisle joined barony college in 2010 gaining direct entry into the hnc in agriculture previously she had studied animal management but wished to further her agricultural knowledge having grown up on a farm she was keen to gain a wider knowledge in agriculture rather than just beef finishing the enterprise of the family farm beverley said barony had the perfect combination of a friendly atmosphere knowledgeable course tutors and up-to-date facilities that promised an enjoyable and fulfilling year ahead the hnc gave me the opportunity to broaden my knowledge and experience and help me understand changes that need to be considered in the industry i feel that studying the hnc in agriculture has opened many doors for me in the way of career and job opportunities beverley is now a trainee dairy technologist for first milk she attends a college in blocks and spends the rest of her time in placement at a creamery agriculture course structure entry employment progression to employment from any of nc/svq2/svq3 nc agriculture svq2 agriculture hnc agriculture svq3 ma hnd and degree in agriculture 10 www.barony.ac.uk

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national certificate in agriculture the main aim of this full-time one year course is to develop practical skills and knowledge associated with animal and crop husbandry the course introduces agricultural production principles and systems in the classroom with the main emphasis on practical application and personal development on the college farm and estate a range of topics is covered during the course including · · · · · livestock husbandry and production systems crop and grassland husbandry and production farm machinery maintenance and operation farm workshop and estate skills farm computing and record keeping entry requirements a genuine interest and motivation in agriculture three standard grades or equivalents ideally in english maths and a science subject evidence of agricultural work experience is desirable as part of the learning experience at barony you will undertake farm duties on a rota basis work-placement and field trips will also provide you with opportunities to view and discuss current agricultural practice developments and challenges successful learners may progress onto an svq 2 or svq3/modern apprenticeship agriculture programme or hnc agriculture course www.barony.ac.uk 11

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agriculture www.barony.ac.uk/agriculture higher national certificate in agriculture the full-time hnc in agriculture one year course is aimed at developing the business management and technical knowledge of people working in or working towards a career in the agriculture industry the course will involve considering the influence of animal welfare environmental issues and marketing on agriculture production a range of topics is covered during the course including · · · · livestock science and production systems grass and fodder crop production arable crop production and harvesting farm accounts and records entry requirements a genuine interest and motivation in agriculture with appropriate scottish higher level qualifications and standard grades or equivalents ideally in english maths and a science subject a satisfactory level of achievement in national certificate agriculture or equivalent at least one year of industry experience or equivalent barony college farm and estate along with a range of other farm and rural business visits will complement the course successful learners may progress to a hnd agriculture course svq 2 agriculture this is an on farm work-based programme which builds on farm work skills most of your time is spent on farm in a working environment with college attendance on a day or block release basis typically over one year where the underpinning knowledge or theory behind the practices is taught these college training days will cover both knowledge and practical skills in the areas of · · · · livestock husbandry practices tractor and machinery operation and maintenance farm and estate maintenance skills farm record keeping and personal development entry requirements a genuine interest and motivation to work in the agriculture industry is essential a satisfactory standard of literacy and numeracy is required farm based employment there are opportunities for those who successfully complete the course to remain in employment to progress onto an svq 3/modern apprenticeship programme or undertake a full-time agriculture course 12 www.barony.ac.uk

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svq 3/modern apprenticeship in agriculture this course is a work-based programme which reinforces production and management skills to meet industry requirements the topics covered are studied at a more advanced level and are supported by day or block release training at the college typically over one year topics covered include · · · livestock and grassland production systems animal health and welfare farm records and performance entry requirements a genuine interest and motivation to work in the agriculture industry is essential a satisfactory standard of literacy and numeracy is needed successful completion of svq 2 agriculture or national certificate or equivalent qualifications farm based employment in addition other industry training and certification in specialised subjects such as pesticide application use of the farm handler emergency first aid safe use of veterinary medicines cattle foot trimming atv quad bike operation and animal transportation may be required to achieve the award there are opportunities for those who successfully complete the course to remain in employment or to progress onto a full-time hnc agriculture course scottish dairy academy courses scottish dairy academy the scottish dairy academy is an industry led project aimed at developing knowledgeable and skilful dairy people through on farm and online flexible learning a range of individuals courses are available to study at various levels depending on your role on-farm courses available include · fertility · feeding · mastitis control · milking each course is designed to make you better at your daily job and to improve your skills and abilities when working with dairy cows on your farm subject to your own personal interest each course can be undertaken separately or collectively over time entry requirements enthusiasm and genuine interest in dairy cows and milk production in scotland further information if you would like more information regarding our agriculture courses please contact adam wardrop section head tel 01387 860251 email agriculture@barony.ac.uk www.barony.ac.uk 13

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