Free BTEC Level 3 Agriculture Course in Lincoln. Classes run at Riseholme College, full-time during the day. This level 3 BTEC agriculture qualification covers crop production, livestock husbandry, estate skills, and machinery operations. A significant part of the course is work-based: you'll complete over 300 hours of off-site work experience in an agriculture-related setting. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, or a relevant BTEC Level 2 or equivalent, plus one reference. The course takes one year.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll study crop production techniques used in commercial farming.
You'll learn estate management and land-based skills.
You'll operate and maintain agricultural machinery.
You'll build professional working practices relevant to the industry.
You'll complete over 300 hours of off-site work experience in agriculture.
How you will learn
You'll study on campus around three days per week, with the remainder of your time spent on off-site work experience. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, practical tasks, and assignments linked to your work placement. You are expected to arrange your work experience placement before the course starts where possible.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Riseholme College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange over 300 hours of off-site work experience in an agriculture-related setting, ideally before the course begins.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Farm worker: hands-on crop and livestock work on commercial farms.
Agricultural technician: supporting farm operations and machinery.
Livestock manager: overseeing animal welfare and production.
Estate worker: land and property management on rural estates.
Crop production operative: specialist role in arable farming.
Agricultural machinery operator: operating and maintaining farm equipment.
What you could study next
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Agriculture or a related land-based subject. A natural next step if you want to specialise further before entering management roles.
BSc Agriculture or Agricultural Science degree. Many universities accept this BTEC National Diploma for direct entry.
Level 4 or Level 5 professional qualifications in land management or rural business, for those moving into supervisory or estate management roles.
