Subject Area: | Course code: | Course Type: |
Agriculture | AG227A01/25/1 | Further Education |
This course provides the practical skills and knowledge that will help you gain employment in the land-based engineering industry. You will acquire a wide range of knowledge, practical skills and industry experience from both your studies and work experience within an industry-relevant placement.
This course is designed to support a career servicing and maintaining agricultural machinery. It will combine classroom-based sessions involving key principles of health and safety, machine operation and system management and key workshop practices involving a range of tools and equipment with a considerable opportunity to practice essential engineering skills in land-based workshops.
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 and maintain machinery to a high standard.
Start date: | End date: | Start time: | End time: |
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09-Sep-2025 | 19-Jun-2026 | 9.30 a.m. | 3.45 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. Other optional uniform includes a KMC gilet, jumper and waterproof coat. A range of trips are planned throughout the year. |
Basic stationery: calculator, pens, paper and lever arch files.
All our learners are expected to wear a KMC-branded polo shirt and clothing that is suitable suitable for the environment, weather and time of year for all theory/practical/outdoor/workshop tasks.
Protective navy blue overalls, steel toe-capped work boots and a hi-viz yellow tabard are mandatory for all practical activities across the college estate.
Access to IT equipment at home and at college.
Tetanus vaccination is recommended.