Scottish Agricultural Arbiters’ & Valuers’ Association
PRACTICAL TUTORIAL – Wednesday 6th August 2025
At Sandystones, Jedburgh Scottish Borders, TD8 9UP
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By kind permission of, The Lee Family
The tutorial will be based on the practical exam format.
Candidates will be split into groups and rotate round various stands. As in the examination, no information will be provided other than that given in the questions. Candidates may use the CAAV costings.
The groups will be expected to treat the tutorial as a mock exam. After an initial attempt at answering the question, guidance will be provided by tutors and candidates are encouraged to ask relevant questions. Tutor input will be tailored to the ability of the group.
Candidates will be expected to answer all questions during the morning session in the Notebooks provided having received guidance on approaches to Notebook layout. The notebooks will be collected by the tutors and at the end constructive comments given to individuals on the content.
Draft Time Table:
| 10.00 am prompt | Meet at Sandystones Farm, Jedburgh.
Introduction from Tutorial organisers. |
| 10.15 – 10.30 am | How to fill in your field notebook.
Question papers will be handed out and Candidates will be divided into groups. |
| 10.30 am – 1.00 pm | Inspection of items included in the tutorial papers, with time after for going through the answers.
Candidates will be accompanied to the site of the various questions around the farm buildings and fields. Timings for each question will be controlled by the tutor. |
| 1.00 – 1.45 pm | Lunch Break (you need to provide your own lunch).
Notebooks will be expected to be handed in for comments from the Tutors. |
| 1.45 – 3.30 pm | Continuation of morning session with chance to take comments from Tutors on board regarding filling in of notebooks. |
| 3.30 – 4.00 pm
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Presentation on the Examination – what to expect, the syllabus, exam technique, timing and format, what to wear and how to behave! Advice on exam preparation.
[Tutors will be available for questioning at the end of the day]. |
To Book please download the training information and booking form as follows and return to secretary@saava.org.uk
Sandystones Farm – Tutorial Information – 6th August 2025
