Further Details | |
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Course Code | LP01487 |
Location | Llysfasi |
Duration | Full Time, This is a 1 year full time course. |
Department | Agriculture & Precision Agriculture |
Start Date | 01 Sep 2026 |
End Date | 18 Jun 2027 |
Course Overview
Discover Your Future in Agriculture!
Are you ready for a challenging and rewarding career in agriculture? Our agriculture courses are designed to give you a broad understanding across various sectors, focusing on modern agricultural production systems and the science and technology behind them.
Facilities
You'll benefit from our:
● Purpose-built Agricultural Resource Centre: A dedicated space for your learning.
● 970-acre Commercial Farm: This extensive farm demonstrates practical principles and the application of scientific, technological, and business concepts to real-world agricultural and food production.
Where You'll Study
You’ll be based at our Llysfasi campus in our purpose-built Agricultural Resource Centre. Llysfasi is located in Ruthin, North East Wales.
Our Farm Enterprises
You’ll have full access to our 970-acre commercial farm, which includes a 230-cow dairy herd, beef and sheep enterprises, and a range of forage crop production.
What You’ll Learn
The course combines a variety of essential units:
● Health and safety for land-based industries
● Agricultural power units and machinery operation
● Crop husbandry
● Farm animal production
● Farm estate maintenance
● Physiology of plants and animals
● Working in the agricultural industry
Why Choose Agriculture at Llysfasi?
● Strong Industry Connections: You’ll benefit from our strong working relationships with industry specialists.
● Develop Key Skills: You’ll develop valuable skills in animal sciences, machinery, plant and animal husbandry, crops, grassland management, and business.
● Additional Qualifications: You’ll have opportunities to gain extra qualifications like Safe Use of Pesticides, Telehandler, and ATV licences.
● Hands-on Experience: Practical work experience on our commercial farm and industrial work placements are a vital part of the course, enhancing your future employment opportunities.
● Extensive Industry Links: We have extensive links with agricultural and food-related businesses, integrating external visits and guest speakers into your learning.
Are you ready for a challenging and rewarding career in agriculture? Our agriculture courses are designed to give you a broad understanding across various sectors, focusing on modern agricultural production systems and the science and technology behind them.
Facilities
You'll benefit from our:
● Purpose-built Agricultural Resource Centre: A dedicated space for your learning.
● 970-acre Commercial Farm: This extensive farm demonstrates practical principles and the application of scientific, technological, and business concepts to real-world agricultural and food production.
Where You'll Study
You’ll be based at our Llysfasi campus in our purpose-built Agricultural Resource Centre. Llysfasi is located in Ruthin, North East Wales.
Our Farm Enterprises
You’ll have full access to our 970-acre commercial farm, which includes a 230-cow dairy herd, beef and sheep enterprises, and a range of forage crop production.
What You’ll Learn
The course combines a variety of essential units:
● Health and safety for land-based industries
● Agricultural power units and machinery operation
● Crop husbandry
● Farm animal production
● Farm estate maintenance
● Physiology of plants and animals
● Working in the agricultural industry
Why Choose Agriculture at Llysfasi?
● Strong Industry Connections: You’ll benefit from our strong working relationships with industry specialists.
● Develop Key Skills: You’ll develop valuable skills in animal sciences, machinery, plant and animal husbandry, crops, grassland management, and business.
● Additional Qualifications: You’ll have opportunities to gain extra qualifications like Safe Use of Pesticides, Telehandler, and ATV licences.
● Hands-on Experience: Practical work experience on our commercial farm and industrial work placements are a vital part of the course, enhancing your future employment opportunities.
● Extensive Industry Links: We have extensive links with agricultural and food-related businesses, integrating external visits and guest speakers into your learning.
4 GCSEs at grade D/3 or above including Maths and English Language/Welsh (1st Language)
OR Successful completion of a relevant Level 1 programme which must include achievement of numeracy and literacy.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
OR Successful completion of a relevant Level 1 programme which must include achievement of numeracy and literacy.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
To earn this valuable qualification, you will successfully complete a variety of assessments designed to measure your understanding and practical skills.
Here’s how you’ll be assessed:
● Health and Safety Test: You will take one health and safety test, which is set and marked externally.
● External Examination: You will sit one externally set and marked exam under formal examination conditions.
● Moderated Assignment: You will complete one assignment, which is set externally, marked internally, and then moderated externally.
Here’s how you’ll be assessed:
● Health and Safety Test: You will take one health and safety test, which is set and marked externally.
● External Examination: You will sit one externally set and marked exam under formal examination conditions.
● Moderated Assignment: You will complete one assignment, which is set externally, marked internally, and then moderated externally.
After completing this course, you’ll have exciting opportunities to continue your education or jump straight into a fulfilling career in agriculture.
Further Study
● Level 3 Courses: You could progress to a two-year Level 3 course, specialising in Agriculture, Agriculture with Livestock, or Agriculture with Mechanisation.
● Apprenticeships and Traineeships: “Earn while you learn” with apprenticeships and traineeships available within the industry, allowing you to work while continuing to study.
● Specialised Training: Boost your skills with further training and courses, such as A.I. (Artificial Insemination) and Foot Trimming qualifications.
Career Options
This course can open doors to a variety of rewarding careers in the agricultural sector, including:
● Farm Managers (with Level 3 qualification)
● Farm Worker
● Consultants
● Contractors
● Livestock Auctioneers
● Educational Officers
● Running your own business
Further Study
● Level 3 Courses: You could progress to a two-year Level 3 course, specialising in Agriculture, Agriculture with Livestock, or Agriculture with Mechanisation.
● Apprenticeships and Traineeships: “Earn while you learn” with apprenticeships and traineeships available within the industry, allowing you to work while continuing to study.
● Specialised Training: Boost your skills with further training and courses, such as A.I. (Artificial Insemination) and Foot Trimming qualifications.
Career Options
This course can open doors to a variety of rewarding careers in the agricultural sector, including:
● Farm Managers (with Level 3 qualification)
● Farm Worker
● Consultants
● Contractors
● Livestock Auctioneers
● Educational Officers
● Running your own business
Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.
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March Open Event – Bersham Road
11/03/2026
17:30
Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity for you to have a look around & get all the info you need to help you make a decision on your next step.
March Open Event – Yale & Yale Sixth
11/03/2026
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March Open Event – Deeside & Deeside Sixth
04/03/2026
17:30
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March Open Event – Northop
14/03/2026
10:00
Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity for you to have a look around & get all the info you need to help you make a decision on your next step.
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