Overview

This course is ideal for you if you want to increase your knowledge and practical skills across machinery operation, workshop skills and crop production. This course is a good balance between agriculture and engineering.

What you will study

The first year units have a strong agricultural content which includes one livestock and crops production unit.

You'll also have opportunities to gain skills and experience in our Home Farm workshop facilities and from operating some of the latest tractors and range of harvesting and cultivation equipment.

Industry experience

The college maintains strong industry links enhancing your experience through trips, visits and guest speakers.

Career and education opportunities

Through industry links and a period of work placement 99% of students make a positive progression into employment or higher education.

On completion, you should have a thorough understanding of your subject and be ready to progress onto the final year of the Extended Diploma in Farm Mechanisation or into employment.