Program Overview

University Foundation Certificate in Livestock Market Operations and Management

The Livestock Market Operations and Management course is aimed at aspiring auctioneers, animal health officers, and others, and provides a route to membership of the Livestock Auctioneers Association (LAA) and the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers of Scotland (IAAS).

Advanced Entry

Advanced Entry options are available to graduates in suitable subjects, and holders of other suitable qualifications. Examples would include Agriculture graduates, and graduates of courses carrying rural professional accreditation by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. In all cases, however, there will be a minimum study requirement for the Harper Adams award.

How Does It Work?

Enrolment takes place in January, during an induction/tuition week. Further study is then supported online through a Virtual Learning Environment, with students returning to university later in the year for further campus tuition, group visits, and assessment. Students are encouraged to get together between campus visits, to visit local markets, meat processors, and other related activities. The programme is presented from January to July to leave the latter half of the year clear for the all-important peak period in sales.

Course Structure

University Foundation Certificate in Livestock Market Operations and Management | Certificate of Higher Education in Livestock Market Operations and Management ---|--- Year one | Year two | Year three | Year four Animal Welfare & Health in the Livestock Market | Law & Tax for the Livestock Auctioneer | Human Resource Management | Agricultural Policy for the Livestock Market Operator Market Operational Management | Valuation for the Livestock Auctioneer | Financial Analysis & Planning | Agricultural Marketing for the Livestock Market Operator Livestock & Markets: Supply chain relationships | Work-Based Project

Admission Criteria

The University will need evidence of a sufficient standard of educational skills or professional development and responsibility to ensure applicants have a reasonable chance to succeed in higher education.

Cost

Fees on application.

Dates

Weeks commencing 8 January 2024 (week 1) and 1 July 2024 (week 2)