Agriculture Level 3 Extended Diploma

Our Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture is equivalent to three A-levels and is designed to fully prepare you for Higher Education or to go directly into the agricultural industries. Through both classroom and practical activities, you will deepen your knowledge of livestock, crops and machinery. The course provides ample opportunities to engage with the farming community through visits and work experience.

You’ll spend time learning in our industry leading facilities through a mixture of lectures, group discussions, practical demonstrations and hands-on experience with livestock, crops and machinery.

An important element of the course are our visits to leading vegetable growers, organic dairy farmers and industry shows. This allows you to broaden your horizons.

The course includes a work placement allowing you to develop your skills and knowledge in agriculture by working on a farm, enhancing your chances of employment after you complete your studies. You can work with local farmers, agronomists, nutritionists or in connected industries such as the National Farmers Union.

How you’ll be assessed

The majority of your assessments will be written work, practical assessments or presentations, but there are some modules for which the assessment is an external exam.