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Full Time National Certificate in Agriculture

Vocational qualification

In Carmarthenshire ()

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Duration

    1 Year

An introductory full time or part time course to practical agriculture.

About this course

No formal qualifications are required. Relevant agricultural experience would be an advantage. Entry is subject to interview.

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Course programme

Awarding Body

City & Guilds

Course Content

An introductory full time or part time course to practical agriculture.

Course Features

Full or part time mode of study

Develops practical skills and understanding

Modular course

Excellent resources and facilities
Career Prospects and Progression

Successful completion of the course will qualify students to progress to other further education courses such as a National Diploma in Agriculture. The course gives comprehensive practical training for those who wish to enter practical farming.

Modules

Effective Working Practices - Tractor Operation and Maintenance - Crop Establishment - Livestock Nutrition, Health and Welfare - Dairy Husbandry - Beef Husbandry - Sheep Husbandry - Grassland and Forage Crop Husbandry - Machinery and Equipment Operation - Business Practice

Method of Assessment

The course is continuously assessed with assignments, worksheets and practical skills. There is one end of year multi-choice exam paper.

Course Length

1 Year

Time of Delivery

Daytime

Campus

Gelli Aur Campus

Bilingual Provision

The majority of this course can be studied bilingually

Entry Requirements

No formal qualifications are required. Relevant agricultural experience would be an advantage. Entry is subject to interview.

Full-time or Part-time

Full Time and Part Time

Full Time National Certificate in Agriculture

Price on request