Agriculture
Agriculture
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Agriculture
This agriculture qualification is aimed at anyone interested in a career in farming or farm management, whether completely new to agriculture or building on existing knowledge and skills.
Is this course right for me?
The course runs four days a week, with a mix of classroom sessions, hands-on learning, field trips and guest speakers. Agricultural practical sessions will take place at Willhome Farm Barn or Folly Farm, as well as other local farms and land-based businesses to explore a variety of farming systems. Boost your employability further by taking extra courses like telehandler and ATV training, along with animal-based skills certifications.
What are the entry requirements?
- Five GCSEs at grade C or above (may include one relevant equivalent) to include English Language/First Language Welsh and Mathematics/Numeracy/Science
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course information session or informal interview
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Successful completion of relevant Level 2 programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting
What will I learn?
Units studied may include:
- Business management
- Agricultural livestock production and husbandry
- Estate skills
- Understanding and promoting animal health and nutrition
- Farm habitat management
- Dairy, beef, pig and sheep production
Mandatory units:
- Work related experience in the land-based industries
Environmental and land-based business
Learners will also build valuable skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork abilities that can be applied in a wide range of situations.
Will I need to study additional English & Maths skills?
You may need to study an additional skills course depending on:
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
Click below to find out what skills course you may be taking at College.
If you are studying a Workbased qualification:
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications
All other courses:
- Upskilling Destination Programme – an hour and half session a week developing essential research skills, critical thinking, and academic writing techniques, supporting literacy, numeracy, digital literacy and employability skills
- A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
For English:
- A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
For Maths:
- A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
- A two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
Learners studying on a Jobs Growth Wales (JGW+) programme will be timetabled into literacy and numeracy sessions. To discuss the opportunity of attending a GCSE resit programme, in addition to their JGW+ timetable, please contact skills@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Practical assessment during the course
- Portfolio of evidence
What can I do next?
Successful completion of this course could lead to a number of future career opportunities including: farm worker, farm manager, farm contractor or self employment.
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clothing, which you can purchase online before you start the course
- Practical/comfortable clothing for parts of the course
- It is recommended that your Tetanus vaccination and any other appropriate vaccinations are up to date before commencing work with animals or in the countryside
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Are there any additional costs?
- No tuition fee
- We are waiving the Administration Fee for the academic year 2025/26
- You will need to pay a £35 agriculture workshop fee each year before you start the course
- You can rent a locker for £10 per year this will be refunded if the locker remains undamaged and keys are returned
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
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Sports Academy: While on this course you may be able to join our Sports Academy, if you have a talent for sport, find out what we offer on our Sports Academy page.
