Level 3 Diploma in Agriculture
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Description
This Level 3 qualification (equivalent to one and a half to two
A levels) is suitable for school leavers or mature students. The
course is also the first year of the Level 3 Extended Diploma in
Agriculture.
The course provides a thorough grounding in the agricultural
industry and the qualification is highly respected within the
farming community. It enables students to understand technical and
management aspects of animal and crop production and to carry out a
range of practical jobs on the farm. Varied subjects including
ploughing, crop production, beef, sheep and dairy production,
milking, estate skills, workshop practice, machinery and work
related experience. Successful completion of the…
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This Level 3 qualification (equivalent to one and a half to two
A levels) is suitable for school leavers or mature students. The
course is also the first year of the Level 3 Extended Diploma in
Agriculture.
The course provides a thorough grounding in the agricultural
industry and the qualification is highly respected within the
farming community. It enables students to understand technical and
management aspects of animal and crop production and to carry out a
range of practical jobs on the farm. Varied subjects including
ploughing, crop production, beef, sheep and dairy production,
milking, estate skills, workshop practice, machinery and work
related experience. Successful completion of the course leads to
payment at Grade 4 of the Agricultural Wages Order.
Formerly the National Certificate in Agriculture.
The Level 3 Extended Diploma enables progression into Higher Education.
Course Content
The course consists of the following units:
Dairy, Beef and Sheep production
Crop Production
Farm Machinery - Operation and Maintenance
Plant & Soil Science
Animal Health
Forage Crop Production
Estate Maintenance
Work Related Experience
Investigative Project
Additional qualifications available in the first year include C&G (NPTC) Certificate of Competence in Tractor Driving and Related Operations, C&G Level 2 Award in Safe Working in Agriculture. First Aid and Manual Handling are also taught. A 2/3 day sheep shearing course is also run for students on this course every May. Students will also be given the opportunity to develop their practical skills on the College farm, which will include occasional weekend and evening duties.
The second year of the course offers the opportunity to achieve further additional qualifiactions such as telehandlers, PA1/2, ATVs, Chainsaws, Safe Ue of Veterinary Medicines, Animal Transport and Artificial Insemination. Much of the training for these qualifications is included within the course and in most cases only assessment fees need to be paid by students wishing to achieve these additional qualifications.
Entry Requirements
School leavers will need four GSCEs at grade C or above, including Maths and English, or a Level 2 Diploma at Distinction level or Level 2 Diploma in Work-based agriculture with good levels of Maths and English. Mature students lacking formal qualifications will also be considered. Enthusiasm, relevant practical experience and the ability to cope with written work is required.
Progression/Employment
Tractor Driver
Herdsperson / Shepherd
General Farm Worker
Agricultural / Horticultural Technician
Farm Secretary
Agricultural Contractor
Farm Foreman
Herd Manager
Farm Manager / Assistant Farm Manager
Farmer
Plus many other career opportunities in allied industries.
Employment prospects for qualified and experienced young people with the right attitude are excellent as the industry is experiencing a skills shortage. The course is specially designed to develop practical skills and produce students that are able to operate machinery and look after livestock to a high standard, who also have the technical and management knowledge for a successful career.
Starts
September 2013
Cost
Full Time Further EducationYour learning is FREE if you are a UK or EU student, aged under 19 years on 31st August in the academic year you start your course.
Aged over 19? Please contact us for further details.
Additional Information
Formerly the National Certificate in Agriculture.
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