Level 3 T Level Land-based Engineering

Course Content

• Topics covered may include:
  Sustainability, legislation, principles of biosecurity, right and responsibilities, ethical principles, supply chain management and employability skills.
  Learners will also develop their knowledge and understanding of, and skills in:
  - Knowledge and application of the operating principles of different types of land-based machinery and equipment
  - Scheduled, preventative and predictive maintenance and preparation for out-of-season storage
  - Knowledge of tools, equipment and materials and their application in land-based engineering
  - Skills in conducting maintenance of land-based machinery and equipment
  - Skills in the repair of land-based machinery and equipment
  - Skills in carrying out diagnostic activities on land-based machinery and equipment
  

Entry Requirements

• 4 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, which include English and maths OR a relevant Level 2 qualification achieved at Merit and both english and maths at grade 4 or above.
  Some farming/engineering experience before commencing the course is essential, as is the ability to cope with written work.
  An employer-led industry placement of at least 315 hours will need to be completed across the qualification.
  
  

Next Steps

• Learners may consider progressing onto the Higher National Diploma in Agriculture at Kingston Maurward College; a BSc Applied Agricultural Science at a different university provider or employment.

Career Opportunities

• Agriculture machinery technician, land-based service engineer or further training to become a land-based mechanic.
  Employment prospects for qualified and experienced young people with the right attitude are excellent as the industry is experiencing a skills shortage and many learners gain employment through or at their work experience placements.