Agricultural Engineering Level 3 (College Course)
- Gelli Aur Campus
This two year course provides training and development needed for students with a keen interest in agricultural engineering who wish to progress into an industry related work placement or higher education. It covers a broad base of agricultural engineering and although practically orientated, also focuses on the theory behind the engineering technologies involved in the agricultural industry, particularly as applied to the design, manufacture and service requirements of agricultural tractors and field machinery.
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- Full time
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The programme is a full-time, level three course which is equivalent to A-level standard.
Year 1 - 90 credits
Year 2 - 180 credits
As part of the programme, learners will also study towards the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales qualification.
- Progression within education to Higher education
- Preparation for employment in the appropriate vocational sector.
- Practical and theoretical training in Agricultural and Land-based machinery and equipment.
- Nationally recognised qualification.
- Health and Safety,
- Engine Technology
- Work related experience (minimum 300 hours in year one)
- Hydraulic Systems,
- Application equipment,
- cultivation and planting,
- Harvesting equipment
- Mechanical principles
- Workshop practice
- Thermal joining.
- Engineering drawing
- Diagnostics
- Chassis Systems,
- Transmissions,
- Engineering Project,
- Diesel fuel systems
- Engineering drawing
Successful completion of the extended diploma will qualify students for entry onto industry related work placements and higher education level courses in related subjects.
Assessment is based on coursework assignments, end of module tests, verbal and written questioning and workshop practical assessments.
This qualification is available to be assessed through the medium of English only.
Five GCSEs at grades A* - C (to include maths, English, science, or Welsh) or a level two diploma qualification at Merit or Distinction in a relevant subject plus one GCSE at A* - C in either Mathematics, Welsh or English.
All learners are required to pay an administration fee of £25 prior to enrolment.
Learners will be required to purchase PPE including safety boots, overalls and safety glasses prior to the start of the course.
You will need to provide your own stationery and may also incur costs if the department arranges educational visits.