LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURE

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LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURE

Coleg Cambria
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Full Time

This course which can be studied in Welsh or English medium provides a sound base to progress into employment or higher education within the agriculture industry. There are 18 units completed over a 2 year period which include –




• Undertake Sheep Prodction


• Undertake Dairy Production


• Undertake Beef Production


• Understanding Principles of Land-based Machinery


• Undertake Estate Skills


• Undertake Agricultural Crop Production


• Business Management in the Land-based Sector


• Undertake and Review Work Related Experience in Land-based Sector


• Undertake an Investigative Project in the Land-based Sector


• Understand Animal Anatomy and Physiology


• Manage Agriculture Envi…

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Full Time

This course which can be studied in Welsh or English medium provides a sound base to progress into employment or higher education within the agriculture industry. There are 18 units completed over a 2 year period which include –




• Undertake Sheep Prodction


• Undertake Dairy Production


• Undertake Beef Production


• Understanding Principles of Land-based Machinery


• Undertake Estate Skills


• Undertake Agricultural Crop Production


• Business Management in the Land-based Sector


• Undertake and Review Work Related Experience in Land-based Sector


• Undertake an Investigative Project in the Land-based Sector


• Understand Animal Anatomy and Physiology


• Manage Agriculture Environments


• Participate in Business Planning and Improvements


• Understanding Livestock Breeding and Nutrition


• Understand and Promote Animal Health


• Understand and Carry Out Farm Livestock Husbandry


• Undertaking Land-based Workshop Practice


• Understand Grassland Management


• Undertaking Land-based Machinery Operations




These are taught using a range of different methods including practical sessions, classroom seminars, visits, guest speakers, and further self-study. Farm duties will be undertaken throughout the first year on the 1000 acre farm and forestry estate, where you will gain valuable work related experience alongside the farm staff on the dairy, beef and sheep enterprises. You will also complete 2 periods of work placement over the 2 year period which will further develop your practical skills and knowledge.



How you will gain the qualification

You will gain the qualification through the successful completion of course work, practical assessments and examinations.


What qualifications you need

5 GCSEs at A*-C including English Language/Welsh and either Maths/Science or successful completion of a relevant level 2 qualification preferably at Merit or Distinction level.


Prospective students will be interviewed to establish their suitability for the course.


If you have no Level Two qualification, you must have experience of working within Agriculture as well as 5 GCSEs at A*-C.


Entry requirements may be waived for mature learners. This is dependent on other qualifications and experience.


Enthusiasm and commitment are essential.


Where to next

Level 3 Diploma Learners may progress to the Extended Diploma or into employment. Level 3 Extended Diploma learners may progresss into employment or to a related Higher Education course.

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