Agriculture Level 3 Full-time (FAGR)

At Level 3, you build on Level 2 with hands-on projects, including sheep showing at the Penistone Show and visiting dairy, beef, and pig farms. Gain practical experience with farm vehicles, like tractor driving at our Wigfield Farm campus.

Mandatory topics:

• Health, safety, security, and communication in the workplace
• Monitor and maintain crop and livestock growth
• Plan and use tractors and attachments

Optional topics:

• Milking livestock
• Brooding young birds
• Equipment maintenance
• Animal breeding

The course is assessed by coursework and practical assessments with a final year assessment covering all areas of the courses.

Most assessments will be a mixture of written coursework with elements of practical assessment.

• Completed and hold a Level 2 Agriculture qualification.
• Hold five GCSE at grade 4 or above in English, Maths and Science.

After completing, you could progress onto a university-level course, apply for an apprenticeship or secure employment in the farming and agriculture industry.