Level 3 Diplomas in Agriculture

Leading to an Advanced Technical Extended Diploma or Advanced Technical Certificate

Our established three-year Advanced Technical Extended Diploma is equivalent to three A levels and designed to fully prepare you for a career in the agricultural industry.

You will gain industry relevant theoretical knowledge in classroom sessions and practical experience on our farm’s commercial units and at other successful local farms.

In your final year you’ll specialise in dairy production, mechanised arable crop production or beef and sheep production.

What will I study?

Animal husbandry, health and welfare

Crop husbandry

Agricultural science

Environmental issues and DEFRA legislation

Business planning

Machines operation and maintenance

Spreaders and sprayers

Overseas study tours

Practical skill instruction

Functional Skills or GCSE in English and Maths depending on previous qualifications

You will have the opportunity to work towards additional NPTC qualifications