Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Agriculture

This City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Agriculture offers a comprehensive introduction the agriculture. This one-year, full-time qualification provides a range of specialist technical practical skills and knowledge which will equip you to seek further learning and training or employment within the agricultural sector.

The agricultural sector is a diverse industry with a wide range of progression and job opportunities. There is now a greater demand for reliable, responsible and motivated people who can combine technical knowledge with practical skills. You may or may not have any previous experience in farming and this qualification could be the gateway to a rewarding career within the sector.

The farm and facilities here at Writtle University College provide an excellent learning environment, which is complemented by our experienced and enthusiastic staff.

Course Content

This qualification consists of the following mandatory and selected optional specialist units.

Mandatory Units

The proportion of mandatory content ensures that all learners are following a coherent programme of study and acquiring the knowledge, understanding and skills that will be recognised and valued.

Principles of health and safety
Undertake and review work related experience in the Land-based Industries
Land-based industry machinery operations
Agricultural crop production
Plant and soil science
Undertake estate skills
Livestock husbandry
Business management in the Land-based sector

Optional Specialist Units

Students will also study two optional specialist units (as determined by WUC Course lead) from the following:

Land-based power units
Forage crop production
Farm animal health and nutrition
Root crop production
Farm habitat management
Undertake land based workshop processes
Dairy production
Beef production
Pig production
Poultry production
Sheep production
Repair land based compression-ignition, diesel engines
Repair Land-based Mechanical Power Transmission Systems