Foundation Degree Agricultural Mechanisation

Foundation Degree Agricultural Mechanisation

Introduction
This course is aimed at providing you with an in-depth knowledge of the construction, operation and use of agricultural machinery and to equip you with the skills necessary to be successful within this area. Designed to fit around work, this programme is aimed at those who are already employed in, or aiming for, a career in these specialist fields.

Course Structure
Proposed modules may include the following:

• Academic and Professional Development
  
• Agricultural Mechanisation
  
• Agricultural Productions Systems
  
• Building Design and Soils and Water Technology
  
• Electrical Technology
  
• Farm Machinery Technology
  
• Mechanical Science
  
• Vehicles and Traction
  
• Work Based Project
  

Length of the course

• Part-time over 3 years, 1 day per week
  

Application

• Apply directly to Reaseheath (application form at the back of our prospectus) or online
  

Further study

• Top up to a relevant Honours Degree
  

Career options

• Service engineer
  
• Farm management
  
• Machinery sales
  
• Machinery operation