Level 3 Diplomas in
Agriculture
Leading to an Advanced Technical Extended Diploma or Advanced Technical Certificate
Our established three-year Advanced Technical Extended Diploma is equivalent to three A levels and designed to fully prepare you for a career in the agricultural industry.
You will gain industry relevant theoretical knowledge in classroom sessions and practical experience on our farm’s commercial units and at other successful local farms.
In your final year you’ll specialise in dairy production, mechanised arable crop production or beef and sheep production.
What will I study?
- Animal husbandry, health and welfare
- Crop husbandry
- Agricultural science
- Environmental issues and DEFRA legislation
- Business planning
- Machines operation and maintenance
- Spreaders and sprayers
- Overseas study tours
- Practical skill instruction
- Functional Skills or GCSE in English and Maths depending on previous qualifications
- You will have the opportunity to work towards additional NPTC qualifications
You can follow one of four pathways:
- Dairy production
- Mechanised arable production
- Beef and sheep production
- Farm business
How long will it take?
- 3 years, year 2 spent in industry, full-time
What qualifications do I need to start?
- At least 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English, Maths and Science, or
- Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate in Agriculture at Merit, or
- Level 3 Apprenticeship in Agriculture with GCSE or Functional Skills Maths and English
What qualifications will I gain?
- Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma
- Additional training is provided in a number of disciplines
- Functional Skills or GCSE in English and Maths depending on previous qualifications
Course options after this programme
Career options
- Farm manager
- Crop agronomist
- Breeding advisor
- Commercial sales representative
- Head herds manager
- Animal nutritionist
Student Profile
Rachael Millward
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture
Although I had little experience I soon learned because I was so well supported by staff.”