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.
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 …
Crop Technicians are responsible for optimising crop/plant yields through establishment, management, harvest and post-harvest operations while maintaining and improving the surrounding environment.
General Farm Workers work alongside their supervisors, supporting daily operations for the farm enterprises including identifying and maintaining animal or plant health performance, conducting routine tasks and assisting with general record keeping practices.
Livestock unit technicians manage the livestock related tasks on the farm such as animal health and welfare from conception and birth through to the customer; and to support business productivity. They make key decisions on a daily basis to ensure …
Our brand new Access to Landbased qualification is a stepping stone to progress onto degree-level study in a wide variety of subjects, including veterinary nursing, bioveterinary science, animal care, equine studies and agriculture.
This course provides an ideal introduction to land-based industries, including animal care, agriculture and equine and will help you decide if these are areas in which you would like to work. You will take part in a variety of exciting …
Agriculture Crops & Livestock