Course overview
SMB College Group has a rich heritage as a leading provider of agricultural courses in the East Midlands. For generations, students have gained excellent experience on our 850 acre Brooksby estate, getting hands-on training in every aspect of farming.The vocational delivery of our courses enables you to get the very best out of your time with us. You will leave us 'work ready', having developed a great-skill set in arable agriculture and livestock, by learning the theory in practice, with real crops and real animals.You will study units including:
Estate SkillsMachineryBusinessLivestockWork ExperienceConservationImprovement of British Habitats.There is also an opportunity to develop your understanding of plant and soil science, and to learn business management within the land-based industries.Our Agriculture students have the opportunity to enter regional and national competitions, as well as attending high profile events, such as the Uppingham and Melton Fat Stock Shows, and other livestock events.