FullTime Rural Engineering

Awarding Body

City & Guilds

Course Content

Full time training, normally three days per week, for students with a keen interest in agricultural mechanics who are either intending to join the trade or wish to progress to higher education. Training includes the repair, servicing and maintenance of a wide range of agricultural machinery.

Course Features

A strong emphasis on practical training on a wide range of agricultural machinery.

Essential underpinning knowledge giving the theory behind the practical tasks carried out.

Welding and fabrication practical and theory training.
Career Prospects and Progression

On successful completion of this course students may be able to progress to the Agricultural Mechanics Level 3 and full apprenticeship training. Alternatively further education training at a higher level may be appropriate.

Modules

Agricultural Machinery Agricultural Vehicle Technology Workshop Practices Engine Technology Tractor Hydraulics Electrical Systems Health and Safety Welding and Fabrication

Method of Assessment

Coursework, examination and practical skills testing.

Course Length

1 Year

Time of Delivery

Daytime

Campus

Gelli Aur Campus

Bilingual Provision

Students can use Welsh with their tutor and receive course materials in Welsh

Entry Requirements

No formal qualifications required but evidence of practical ability is useful. One or two days a week at a work placement is of benefit to develop practical skills but this is not essential.

Full-time or Part-time

FullTime