Free BTEC Level 3 Agriculture Course in Beverley. Classes run at Bishop Burton College, full-time during the day. The course takes one to two years, depending on your study route. You'll cover crop production, livestock husbandry, estate skills, and machinery operations, alongside work experience and professional responsibilities. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Agriculture is designed in consultation with employers and professional bodies, so the content reflects what the industry actually needs. At the end of year one, you can also gain an additional PA1 Crop Spraying qualification. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, preferably including English, to join.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll study crop production techniques and how to manage arable land.
You'll develop livestock husbandry skills, covering animal care and welfare.
You'll learn estate skills relevant to working on farms and rural estates.
You'll operate and understand agricultural machinery safely.
You'll gain work experience in a real agricultural setting.
You'll build knowledge of professional working responsibilities in the sector.
You'll have the opportunity to complete a PA1 Crop Spraying qualification at the end of year one.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based and full-time, with practical work experience built into the programme. The BTEC National Diploma is assessed through a combination of coursework assignments and practical assessments. You'll complete units that are internally assessed by the college, with some external assessment set by Pearson Edexcel. Work experience placements form part of your learning and contribute to your overall qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Burton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Farm worker, working across arable or livestock operations
Agricultural technician, supporting crop or machinery management
Livestock manager, overseeing animal care on a farm
Estate worker, maintaining rural land and property
Crop spraying operator, using your PA1 qualification in the field
Agricultural machinery operator, running farm equipment day to day
Farm supervisor, coordinating teams and daily farm activities
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BSc in Agriculture. A natural next step if you want to specialise further, covering areas such as agronomy, farm business management, or animal science.
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Agriculture. A two-year higher education qualification that can lead directly into management roles or top up to a full degree.
Degree Apprenticeship in Agriculture. Combines work and study at degree level, letting you earn while you learn.
