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Farm Mechanisation Level 3*

You’ll focus on establishing cereal crops and the harvesting of forage crops, operating top of-the-line tractors, as well as harvesting and cultivation equipment. We work with leading machinery manufacturers to ensure you have access to the latest technology on the market. As well as covering agri-business and machinery management, students will carry out practical tasks, including maintenance, in our on-site workshops. Enhance your learning and engage directly with industry through guest speakers, more than 300 hours' of work experience, trips to national events and additional complementary courses. Your progression opportunities Our students have gone on to complete specialist agriculture degrees at Hartpury University and other institutions. This could lead to a career as a: • Machinery Operator • Sprayer Operator • Mechanic Students on this course will be at the forefront of driving productivity, using the industry’s latest machinery across livestock and arable enterprises on our commercial farm. It’s ideal for those who are looking for a balance between mechanisation and crop production.

• Dealership Apprentice • Dealership Engineer • Sales and Marketing

*Level 2 and 3 assessment | Depending on the course, you'll have one or two external exams each year, in addition to internal units assessed by assignments, practical and synoptic assessments and presentations.