What will I learn?
Working on the College farm’s beef, dairy, sheep enterprise, arable and pig unit you’ll also learn valuable skills and get the hands-on experience needed for employment.
Topics covered
- Livestock production – cattle, sheep and pigs
- Farm and estate maintenance
- Crop science and growth
- Machinery operations and maintenance
- Health & Safety in Agriculture
Entry requirements
Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English or Maths OR a relevant Level 1 qualification.
What can I study next?
- Level 3 courses including T Levels
- Level 2/Level 3 Agricultural Engineering
- Level 2/Level 3 Apprenticeship
Careers
- Tractor driver
- Stock-person working with cattle, sheep, pigs
- Contract farming
Optional additional qualifications
- NPTC Tractor Driving and Related Operations
- NPTC All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- NPTC Rough Terrain Vehicles (RTVs)
- NPTC Operation of Rough Terrain Lift Trucks