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Free Level 3 Land Based Engineering Course in Beverley – Bishop Burton College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Land Based Engineering Course in Beverley. Classes run at Bishop Burton College, full-time during the day. This two-year course covers the engineering knowledge and practical skills needed to work with agricultural, horticultural, and outdoor power equipment. You'll study mechanical systems, diagnostics, and land-based machinery in depth. The course is free for eligible learners.

Who this course is for

Please see our website for more details on this and other courses.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in maintaining and repairing agricultural and land-based machinery.
  • You'll learn how mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems work in land-based equipment.
  • You'll carry out fault diagnosis and repair procedures on engines and drivetrains.
  • You'll understand health and safety practices relevant to engineering workshops and outdoor environments.
  • You'll study the principles of land-based vehicle and equipment technology.
  • You'll build knowledge of precision agriculture and modern machinery systems.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical workshop training at Bishop Burton College. Assessment includes written assignments, practical assessments, and portfolio evidence. You'll be assessed on both your technical knowledge and your ability to carry out engineering tasks to industry standards.

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

  • Agricultural engineer: service and repair farm machinery and equipment.
  • Plant technician: maintain construction and groundcare plant machinery.
  • Groundcare equipment technician: work with turf and horticultural machinery.
  • Agricultural machinery dealer technician: workshop-based diagnostics and repairs.
  • Outdoor power equipment mechanic: service chainsaws, mowers, and similar tools.
  • Farm machinery operator: operate and maintain on-farm equipment.
  • Land-based engineering apprentice: combine work and further study at Level 4.

What you could study next

After completing this land based engineering qualification, you could move into a Level 4 Higher Technical Qualification in Land-based Engineering or a related Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering. Some learners go on to a degree-level programme in agricultural engineering or mechanical engineering. An apprenticeship at Level 4 is another option, combining employment with advanced study in a specialist area of land-based engineering.

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