First Diploma Agriculture
Vocational qualification
In Nantwich
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Nantwich
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Duration
1 Year
An excellent introduction to agriculture, this course is ideal for people who want to learn but don't have the practical experience. You will learn to handle and care for different farm animals - but you don't have to get up early to do college farm work experience!
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About this course
Some practical farm experience A combination of C/D/E grades at GCSE level (or equivalent) or A Foundation course in Agriculture and Countryside
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Course programme
Introduction
An excellent introduction to agriculture, this course is ideal for people who want to learn but don't have the practical experience. You will learn to handle and care for different farm animals - but you don't have to get up early to do college farm work experience!
About the course
The First Diploma in Agriculture is a one year practical-based course, giving students grounding in the wide aspects of farming. The course has a good balance between theory in the classroom and practical sessions.
The course also includes UK study tours, visits and external speakers.
The course includes
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Agriculture industry and organisation
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Introduction to animal and plant husbandry
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Farm animal production
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Introduction to the principles of land based machinery
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Agricultural crop production
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Work related experience in agriculture
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Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT
Length of the course
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1 year
What qualifications will I gain?
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First Diploma in Agriculture
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Additional training is provided in a number of disciplines and
students can work towards one of the NPTC qualifications below:
- All Terrain Vehicle
- Tractor Driving
- Veterinary Medicine Certificate
- Transportation of Livestock Certificate
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Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT
Course options after this programme
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Apprenticeships
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National Diploma in Agriculture
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Advanced National Certificate in Agriculture
Career options
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Assistant herdsperson
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Tractor Driver
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Shepherd
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Pig Keeper
First Diploma Agriculture