Easton College Courses : Full Time
BTEC FIRST DIPLOMA in Agriculture

Level 2 qualification

Duration:
1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements: 
Candidates must either have 4 GCSEs at grades D-G (Science at grade D) or NVQ Level 1 plus 2 GCSEs grade D-G or Level 1 qualification normally Merit profile overall plus 2 key skills.

The Course:
Primarily aimed at post-year 11 students, this course provides a sound introduction into agriculture and related industries, including machinery, crops and livestock husbandry. Assessment is by a combination of assignments, practical tests and class presentations.

Course Content:
• Introduction to Crop Husbandry
• Livestock Husbandry
• Estate Skills
• Land-based Industries
• Machinery and Workshop Skills
• Tractor Use
• Work Experience and Key Skills

Progression:
National Diploma in Agriculture, Advanced Apprenticeship or Employment. 

Equipment Required:
Safety boots, work clothes and writing materials. Full details given at induction.

Financial Information:
If you are aged 16 –18 on 31 August 2010, and are resident in the UK for the last three years, you do not have to pay tuition or examination fees. For mature students, the tuition fee is £1250.00 per year, together with an examination fee of £109.00. Help with fees up to the full cost of the course may be available.  For further information regarding funding please speak to the Student Information Centre staff on 01603 731232.

For further information, please contact info@easton.ac.uk

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