Sub-sectors: Sheep, pig, and dairy farming. Arable farming for cereals, potatoes and other crops. Agronomy and soil science. Farming of energy crops for biomass and biofuel.
Occupations: Farmer, agricultural worker, shepherd, farm labourer, stockperson, tractor driver, crofter, herd manager, agricultural technician, farm manager, agronomist.
Is this course for you? Agriculture is never far from the news these days, in an ever-changing world there is usually one constant – the need to feed people. Do you have a passion to work with animals, crops and …
Whether it’s specialist training to develop your professional skills and enhance your career prospectus, or just as a hobby, East Durham College’s Houghall Campus is sure to have a short course to suit. Our courses range from the practical hobby-based, …
Looking to start your career in the agriculture and farming sector? The Level 2 certificate in agriculture course from East Durham College is the perfect starting point! Agriculture and food production is a thriving global industry that is essential to …
This qualification is as a one year programme with the option of completing additional units in the second year to achieve the Technical Extened Diploma and provides you with a range of specialist technical skills and knowledge to work in …
This practical course allows you to investigate and understand the basic workings of land based machinery and agricultural vehicles. You will hone your mechanical, mathematical and practical skills, including work experience in a real employment setting. This course is ideal …
Explore a career which allows you to understand and manage the land around you with our Agriculture courses. What are courses about? You will develop an understanding of the agricultural industry from livestock and crop production, to animal health …
This programme of study is seen as a two-year course and consists of both the Level 3 Diploma and the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture. In your first year you will study aspects such as crop production, health and …
This programme of study is seen as a two year course and consists of both the Level 3 Diploma and the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture. In your first year you will study aspects such as crop production, health …
This hands on and practical course provides you with the strong foundation needed to progress to further study or employment. Combining practical and technical skills, you will cover the health and wellbeing of animals, crop and livestock production, wildlife and …
Agriculture Crops & Livestock