Subject Area: | Course code: | Course Type: |
Agriculture | AG217A01/20/2 | Further Education |
This qualification is highly respected within the farming community and is suitable for both school leavers and mature students. It is designed to provide you with a very wide range of specialist technical practical skills and detailed knowledge and understanding which will equip you to seek a diverse range of employment opportunities, or to further learning and training within the agricultural industry. This qualification gives you the opportunity to learn about and build on the essentials of working in farming such as safe working practices in farming, livestock husbandry and crop production, plant and soil science, estate skills and operating agricultural machinery as well as business skills.
In your first year you will complete the units for the Level 3 Diploma in Agriculture. In your second year you specialise in either livestock, arable or farm mechanisation (subject to numbers). You will have the opportunity to work with local employers who will contribute to the knowledge and delivery of training. Employers will provide demonstrations and talks on the industry and where possible work placements will also be provided by the employers. This practical based training is ideal preparation for gaining employment in the agricultural industry or progression to specialist further study, including a range of degree courses.
Employment prospects for qualified and experienced young people with the right attitude are excellent as the industry is experiencing a skills shortage.
Start date: | End date: | Start time: | End time: |
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07-Sep-2020 (Already Started) | 24-Jun-2022 | 9.15 a.m. | 4.45 p.m. |
Mode of attendance |
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Full Time |
Day of the week | Number of sessions |
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Yr1 Mon - Wed, Yr2 Wed - Fri | 210 |
There are no course fees for eligible students aged 16-18. Students aged 19-25 may also be eligible for government funding or a student loan depending on their circumstances. |
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Study tour in second year: approx. £500Assessment fees for some additional qualifications - usually between £80 and £150 per qualification for certificates of competence. For some additional qualifications a contribution towards the cost of training may also be required. |
Basic Stationery; Calculator, Pens, paper and lever arch files. Suitable Outdoor Clothing - The clothing must be suitable for environment, weather and time of year, Protective Overalls, Steel Toe Capped Work Boots, Steel Toe Capped Wellington Boots, Hi-vis yellow vest. AEL Uniform (polo shirt and sweat shirt). Tetanus protection is recommended. All protective equipment will be inspected by the Course Manager