The vocational delivery of our courses enables you to get the very best out of your time with us. You will leave us 'work ready', having developed a great-skill set in arable agriculture and livestock, by learning the theory in practice, with real crops and real animals.
This is a one year BTEC National Foundation Diploma Level 3 course with the option to move onto the BTEC National Extended Diploma in year 2.
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What will I learn?
You will study units including; Professional Working Responsibilities; Land Based Machinery; Managing Agricultural Environments; Estate Skills; Livestock Husbandry. There is the option to combine your Level 3 Agriculture course with our Leicester Tigers Rugby pathway. Visit our Leicester Tigers page to find out more.
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Where could this course lead to?
Upon successful completion of this Level 3 course, students may progress onto a Higher Education course, an apprenticeship or into employment within the industry. SMB College Group offers a University level course in FdSc Applied Environmental Land Management. We have very good links with the industry; our Agriculture students have gone on to work as shepherds, herdsmen, tractor operators, agricultural representatives, estates managers and teachers.
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What qualifications or experience do I need?
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including English, or Level 2 Agriculture and Level 1 Functional Skills. If you miss the English and/or Maths requirements of your course, don't worry - there are options to study these alongside your course.
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How long is the course?
This is a one year BTEC National Foundation Diploma Level 3 course with the option to move onto the BTEC National Extended Diploma in year 2.
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Accommodation
Accommodation is available for students studying this course at the Brooksby Campus. Would you like to start a course in September, but are struggling with the distance? Our on-site accommodation at our Brooksby Campus could be the perfect solution! To find out more about our accommodation, check out our accommodation page or get in touch.