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 course is ideal for those working towards positions of responsibility in the agricultural industry and is based on an integration of theoretical and practical sessions backed up by work experience. You will gain an understanding of all aspects of …
This apprenticeship will give you the skills and knowledge to maintain and support the daily running of a farm. No two days are the same! You’ll learn about health, biosecurity and welfare, preparing and maintaining crop/forage storage, moving and handling, …
Gain practical experience of tractor fieldwork, estate skills and a range of stock tasks, as well as being given an opportunity to visit relevant shows and exhibitions. You can gain certification in one of the following certificates of competence: telehandler, …
This course has been designed to help you become a successful farmer. You will learn the skills and knowledge required to develop and run adaptable, innovative, sustainable and successful business ventures within the agriculture sector. By studying a broad spectrum …
The BSc (Hons) Precision Agriculture programme will prepare you to be a farmer or agricultural technologist of the future. You will gain the skills and knowledge required to develop and manage adaptable, innovative, sustainable and successful business ventures within the …
Precision Crop Technology is widely accepted as the future of UK and global farming, helping farmers optimise inputs to feed a growing global population. This course will future proof your learning, preparing you for a career in the ever-changing agricultural …
Countryside Workers are the custodians of our rural outdoor scenery. They conserve the environment that makes the English countryside both distinctive and special. They take care of our protected landscapes – National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), National …
This is a Level 1 course for those who are interested in working in the countryside or outdoors. You will take part in lots of hands-on sessions and will also improve your literacy and numeracy skills. This will prepare you …
T-Levels are technical qualifications aimed at preparing students for a specific career or industry sector. They provide a mix of classroom learning and on-the-job experience. The T-Level is a 2-year course that will be replacing the BTEC Level 3 Extended …
SMB College Group has a rich heritage as a leading provider of agricultural courses in the East Midlands. For generations, students have gained excellent experience on our 850 acre Brooksby estate, getting hands-on training in every aspect of farming. The …
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