Agriculture Level 3

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At a glance

Full Time
2 Years
Gelli Aur Campus

This two-year agriculture course focuses on developing the core skills you are required to have by employers in the agriculture industry, such as safe working practices, livestock husbandry, crop production and operating agricultural machinery as well as business skills. They enable you to progress onto degree level courses in this or related subjects.

You will also be required to complete an eight week work placement within your first year of study.

As part of the programme learners will also study towards the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales qualification.

This course is a full-time level three course which is equivalent to A-level standard.

Programme Features

Fantastic farms as open air teaching spaces
Excellent balance of theory and practical
Dedicated knowledgeable caring staff team
Innovative teaching methods
A range of industry, farm and show visits
A range of guest speakers

Programme content

Principles of Health & Safety
Undertake and review work related experience in the land based Industries land based industry machinery Operations
Agricultural Crop Production
Plant and Soil Science
Undertake Estate Skills
Livestock Husbandry
Business Management in the Land based Sector
Forage Crop Production
Farm Animal Health & Nutrition
Grassland Management
Pollution and Waste Management
Dairy Production
Beef Production
Sheep Production
Farm Animal Science
ATV and Rough Terrain Telescopic Forklifts
Specialist Project in the land based Sector
Workshop Practices
Pollution and Waste Control Management

Progression and employment

You could after finishing: -

Study for a Level 4 Foundation Degree
Enrol on a BSc Degree Programme
Become an Apprentice on a Farm
You might progress into work as a Herdsperson/Herd Manager, Agricultural Technician, calf or stock rearer, Machine Operator

Method of assessment

Assessment of the course includes externally set formal exams, written assessments and practical assessments aimed to test your knowledge and practical skills.

This qualification is available to be assessed through the medium of English only.

Entry requirements

All applicants need to have achieved a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C, to include both mathematics and English language or Welsh (first language).

Or you will have achieved a merit/distinction grade in a relevant level two qualification plus two GCSEs at grades A* to C in mathematics and English language or Welsh (first language)

Entry is normally subject to interview which will show an aptitude to agriculture. Some experience of practical farming is essential.

Additional costs

All learners are required to pay an administration fee of £25 prior to enrolment.

Learners are expected to provide their own steel toe capped wellington boots, safety boots, overalls and waterproofs for practical sessions.

You will need to provide your own stationery and may also incur costs if the department arranges educational visits.