Subject Area: | Course code: | Course Type: |
Agriculture | AG220A01/23/1 | Further Education |
This course provides the practical skills and knowledge that will help you gain employment in agriculture. You will acquire a wide range of knowledge, practical skills and industry experience from both your studies and work experience on a local farm. The course includes husbandry of crops, livestock, estate skills, farm machinery operation and maintenance.
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 who are able to operate machinery and look after livestock and crops to a high standard.
Start date: | End date: | Start time: | End time: |
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07-Sep-2023 | 23-Jun-2024 | 9.00 a.m. | 4.00 p.m. |
Mode of attendance |
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Full Time |
Day of the week | Number of sessions |
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Various | 105 |
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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Assessment fees for some additional qualifications - usually between £70 and £150 per qualification for certificates of competence such as Tractor Driving. For some additional qualifications a contribution towards the cost of training may also be required. Uniform - Kingston Maurward Polo shirt/sweatshirt. Trips. |
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. Access to IT equipment at home and at College. Tetanus protection is recommended. All protective equipment will be inspected by the Course Manager