Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above which must include English, Maths and Science OR a relevant Level 2 qualification and English and Maths GCSE at grade 4 or above.
What will I learn?
You’ll develop knowledge of and skills in:
- Types of land-based equipment and machinery, their operating principles, systems and components
- Conducting maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment
- Skills in carrying out diagnostic activities
- Use of tools, equipment and materials and their application in land-based engineering
- Skills in the handover of land-based machinery and equipment
- Welding and fabrication skills
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed via a range of methods including external and internal assessment as well as an employer led project as part of your extended industry work placement.
Facilities
Sparsholt College has a wide range of state-of-the-art facilities including a number of Agricultural Engineering workshops, a variety of new tractors and machinery, and new facilities like a DeLaval Robotic Milking Parlour, DeLaval conventional parlour and Agritech Centre built specifically for the T Level in Agriculture. Students can also learn key tractor machinery driving skills on our 4 full spec machinery simulators including combine, tractor and telehandler options.
Where will it lead me?
Studying the specialist pathway route in Agriculture, Land Management and Production will open several opportunities within the land-based sector and university destinations. You’ll utilise our impressive industry links and expert careers support alongside your course.
- FdSc or BSc in Agriculture or other land-based subject – This course gives you UCAS tariff points for entry to university.
Complete a full Level 3 with us and we’ll guarantee you an offer of a place on one of our relevant University Centre Sparsholt degree courses. Admissions Terms & Conditions apply – for full details go to www.ucsparsholt.ac.uk
Careers
- Farm manager/Assistant farm manager
- Agricultural Retail
- Skilled Machinery Operator
- Stock Person
- Instructor/Lecturer
- Agronomist
- Agricultural Contractor
- Livestock Nutritionist
- AI Technician