Diploma In Agriculture

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Useful for those requiring a basic knowledge of agriculture, students are trained on machinery and learn how to handle livestock (such as sheep and cows), crops and ultimately how to work on a modern farm. You will benefit from a combination of lectures and practical farm sessions, all of which is designed to enhance future employability. Course content includes: Environmental and land-based business;Introduction to crop establishment;Introduction to farm animal production;Introduction to land-based machinery operation;Participate in providing estate maintenance;Undertake work related experience in the land-based industries; Functional skill. Successful students can further enhance their skills by enrolling onto a work-based qualification, Apprenticeship or the Level 3 Extended Diploma. Alternatively, should they wish to do so, you may gain employment in the agricultural industry.

Course information

Name: Diploma In Agriculture Qualification title: Diploma in Agriculture (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Continuous assessment through assignments, projects, practical tests and external assessments. Students are encouraged to relate theory to practice in all assessments. Awarding City and Guilds Land Based Services (Formerly NPTC) Created 20151104 10:38:58 Updated 20151104 10:38:58

Entry requirements

You will need steel toe-capped boots, wellington boots, waterproof clothing, and Hadlow College overalls. Equipment required You will need steel toe-capped boots, wellington boots, waterproof clothing, and Hadlow College overalls.

Provider

HADLOW COLLEGE
Further Education
enquiries@hadlow.ac.uk
0500 551 434
http://www.hadlow.ac.uk/

Address

Tonbridge Road
Hadlow Town: TONBRIDGE County:KENT