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Starts 8 September 2025

Runs at

Brooksby Campus

Level

Level 3

Mode

Full-Time

Starting

8 Sep 2025

Ending

3 Jul 2026
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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 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • How long is the course?
    2 Years
  • 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.