Part-Time DIPLOMA IN WORK BASED AGRICULTURE (CROP PRODUCTION) (LEVEL 2)
Vocational qualification
In Kent
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Kent
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Duration
1 Year
MTB. 16-18. Formerly known as an NVQ, this course develops the essential skills and knowledge required to work within the crop production industry. You will gain a solid understanding of the issues surrounding successfull crop production with training taking place in the workplace at a suitable time arranged with your assessor.
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About this course
Students must be employed or in a 1 year work placement within the industry.
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Course programme
- MTB
- 16-18
Formerly known as an NVQ, this course develops the essential skills and knowledge required to work within the crop production industry. You will gain a solid understanding of the issues surrounding successfull crop production with training taking place in the workplace at a suitable time arranged with your assessor.
Entry Requirements
Students must be employed or in a 1 year work placement within the industry.
Location
Workplace
Start Date
Course Duration
Diploma: 1 year flexible delivery with some college attendance. Apprenticeship: 15 months flexible delivery with some college attendance.
Course Content
- Prepare and monitor sites for planting crops
- Monitor and maintain health and safety
- Develop personal performance and maintain working relationships
- Transport supplies of physical resources within the workplace
- Prepare and operate a tractor with attachments
- Maintain equipment and machines
Plus a choice of 3 units which are most relevant to your area of work. Some of the units include:
- Prepare for planting and plant extensive crops
- Monitor and maintain the healthy growth of extensive crops
- Harvest and prepare extensive crops by mechanical means
- Store harvested crops
- Carry out habitat management work
- Construct and maintain structures and surfaces
Assessment Method
Diloma: portfolio of evidence and practical assessment. Apprenticeship: portfolio of evidence, practical assessment and on-line tests.
Progression Routes
Sucessful students can progress their career with their employer
Specialist Equipment Needed
Protective clothing and footwear.
Registration Fee
Diploma : £135
Apprenticeship : Employer contribution: £395
Tuition Fee
Diploma : £650 (over 19s only)
Apprenticeship : £0
Part-Time DIPLOMA IN WORK BASED AGRICULTURE (CROP PRODUCTION) (LEVEL 2)