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Level 3 Agriculture Course in Ilkeston

Cost£11,356.00
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Agriculture Course in Ilkeston. Classes run at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus, full-time during the day. The course covers modern farming in depth, including business management, machinery operation, livestock, and crop production. You'll also complete 150 hours of work experience each year. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, or a Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture at Merit grade or above. The course runs over 36 weeks per year across two years.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for school leavers who would like to enter the world of agriculture in a supervisory or craftsperson role, or to move on to further study at university. It covers all the main aspects of modern farming, including business management, machinery, livestock and crop production and offers an opportunity to gain real-world experience through work experience.The two-year study programme consists of completing a City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Agriculture (540) and achieving three NPTC tickets. You will be able to gain UCAS points to study an FdSc programme at university. University entry requirements differ depending on the provider and course offer. Please check all university entry requirements before applying.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at a grade 4 (C) or above, including English and Maths OR A Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture at a Merit grade or above, including English and Maths GCSEs at grade 4 and above.

You will need to be highly motivated and demonstrate a keen interest in agriculture, and should be ready to work outdoors and within an agriculture environment.

You will have an interview and parents and carers are welcome to attend the interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll study business management as it applies to farming operations.
  • You'll develop skills in machinery operation and maintenance, including spreaders and sprayers.
  • You'll learn animal science and the principles of livestock care.
  • You'll explore plant and soil science and crop production techniques.
  • You'll practise estate skills and farm habitat management.
  • You'll complete an investigative project drawing on your learning across the course.
  • You'll gain hands-on experience through 150 hours of industrial work placement per year.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical estate and machinery work, and supervised work experience. Assessment includes coursework, practical tasks, and an investigative project. An interview is required before you start. To progress to Year 2, you'll need to achieve a Merit grade or above in Year 1.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Farm supervisor, overseeing day-to-day farming operations
  • Agricultural technician, maintaining and operating farm machinery
  • Livestock manager, responsible for animal health and production
  • Crop production operative, managing arable land and yields
  • Estate worker, carrying out land and habitat management
  • Farm manager, leading a team across a working farm

What you could study next

  • A degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Science, or Land Management at university, building on the knowledge and work experience you've gained.
  • A Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Agriculture, for a more applied route into farm management or agri-business.
  • A Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Agricultural Business Management, if you want to focus on the commercial side of farming.
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