Extended Diploma In Agriculture Yr1

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Combining the study of livestock, crops and machinery with practical training sessions and work on the College farm, students gain valuable experience which significantly improves employability. Within the qualification there is a significant amount of practical work experience. It is recommended that students complete a work experience block in the summer plus one day a week during term time in their second and final year. Course Content Year 1 includes: Animal anatomy & physiology; Understand the principles of plant and soil science; Business management in the land-based sector; Undertake agricultural crop production; Undertake estate skills; Understand grassland management; Undertake land-based machinery operations; Undertake dairy production; Undertake beef production; Functional skills. Year 2 includes: Undertaking sheep production; Understanding livestock breeding and nutrition; Understand and use agricultural spreaders and sprayers; Undertake pig production; Undertake poultry production; Understand agricultural organic production; Participate in business planning and improvement in the land-based sector; Undertake an investigative project in the land-based sector; Undertake and review work related experience in the land-based industries; Functional skills. Successful students can progress into higher education with the HND or BSc (Hons) programme. Alternatively they can pursue a career in the agricultural industry at a technical or supervisory level.

Course information

Name: Extended Diploma In Agriculture Yr1 Qualification title: Extended Diploma in Agriculture (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Continuous assessment through assignments, projects, practical tests and external 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