Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Agricultural Engineering
Further Details | |
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Course Code | LP50237 |
Location | Llysfasi |
Duration | Full Time, This is a 2 year full time course, 4 days a week in college plus one day in work placement in industry. |
Department | Agricultural Engineering |
Start Date | 07 Sep 2026 |
End Date | 16 Jun 2028 |
Course Overview
Unlock Your Potential in Land-Based Engineering!
Are you ready for a hands-on career that makes a real difference? This qualification equips you with all the essential skills, knowledge, and understanding you need to step directly into the thriving land-based engineering industry.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll dive into a wide range of exciting areas, including:
● Health and Safety: Master crucial practices for a safe working environment.
● Service Engineering & Workshop Processes: Understand calculations and procedures vital for effective maintenance.
● Engine & Vehicle System Repair: You'll learn to repair various components like engines, electrical systems, and hydraulic systems, and how to test electronic systems.
● Advanced Transmission Systems: Gain expertise in repairing mechanical power transmission systems, including synchromesh, powershift, and hydrostatic/hydro-mechanical (CVT) transmissions.
● Machinery Repair: Develop the skills to repair cultivation, drilling, application, forage harvesting, and combinable or root crop harvesting machinery.
● Precision Farming Techniques: Explore cutting-edge technologies like guidance systems, mapping, and telematics.
You’ll develop practical skills using innovative and up-to-date technology covering both agricultural and plant machinery.
Your Future Career Paths
This course prepares you for a variety of rewarding roles, including:
● Land-Based Engineer
● Machinery Operator
● Contractor
● Tractor Driver
● Demonstrator
● Fixed Plant Manager
● Sprayer Operator
● Machinery Technician
● Farm Mechanic
How You’ll Learn
You’ll learn primarily through engaging practical sessions in our sector-leading workshop. We use the latest diagnostic equipment and machinery, providing you with invaluable hands-on experience.
Your learning will also involve:
● Tractor operation and fieldwork
● Classroom activities
● Industry visits and inspiring guest speakers
Our national partnerships with leading agricultural machinery manufacturers like AGCO, Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Valtra, Kubota, and Kverneland mean you’ll have access to new and emerging technology and machinery.
The course is delivered through our purpose-built Agricultural Teaching Centre. You’ll benefit from visits to industry shows and competitions, lectures, and demonstrations from industry specialists. Plus, you’ll make full use of our diverse 400-hectare commercial working farm, featuring a large dairy herd, beef and sheep units, an academy, and extensive woodland and forestry.
Work Experience & Educational Trips
Work placements are an integral part of this course. You’ll undertake invaluable placements throughout your studies within a relevant land-based business. These placements are key to further developing your skills, establishing industry links, and strengthening your future employment prospects. You may even have the exciting opportunity to travel to Europe to expand your experience!
Educational trips are an important part of the course, where assessments and activities will take place.
Qualifications You Could Gain
You could also achieve a range of legislative qualifications and vital skills, including:
● First Aid
● Tractor Driving
● Construction Vehicles
● Telescopic Handler
● Abrasive Wheels
● Pesticide Spraying
● ATVs
● Numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills
Are you ready for a hands-on career that makes a real difference? This qualification equips you with all the essential skills, knowledge, and understanding you need to step directly into the thriving land-based engineering industry.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll dive into a wide range of exciting areas, including:
● Health and Safety: Master crucial practices for a safe working environment.
● Service Engineering & Workshop Processes: Understand calculations and procedures vital for effective maintenance.
● Engine & Vehicle System Repair: You'll learn to repair various components like engines, electrical systems, and hydraulic systems, and how to test electronic systems.
● Advanced Transmission Systems: Gain expertise in repairing mechanical power transmission systems, including synchromesh, powershift, and hydrostatic/hydro-mechanical (CVT) transmissions.
● Machinery Repair: Develop the skills to repair cultivation, drilling, application, forage harvesting, and combinable or root crop harvesting machinery.
● Precision Farming Techniques: Explore cutting-edge technologies like guidance systems, mapping, and telematics.
You’ll develop practical skills using innovative and up-to-date technology covering both agricultural and plant machinery.
Your Future Career Paths
This course prepares you for a variety of rewarding roles, including:
● Land-Based Engineer
● Machinery Operator
● Contractor
● Tractor Driver
● Demonstrator
● Fixed Plant Manager
● Sprayer Operator
● Machinery Technician
● Farm Mechanic
How You’ll Learn
You’ll learn primarily through engaging practical sessions in our sector-leading workshop. We use the latest diagnostic equipment and machinery, providing you with invaluable hands-on experience.
Your learning will also involve:
● Tractor operation and fieldwork
● Classroom activities
● Industry visits and inspiring guest speakers
Our national partnerships with leading agricultural machinery manufacturers like AGCO, Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Valtra, Kubota, and Kverneland mean you’ll have access to new and emerging technology and machinery.
The course is delivered through our purpose-built Agricultural Teaching Centre. You’ll benefit from visits to industry shows and competitions, lectures, and demonstrations from industry specialists. Plus, you’ll make full use of our diverse 400-hectare commercial working farm, featuring a large dairy herd, beef and sheep units, an academy, and extensive woodland and forestry.
Work Experience & Educational Trips
Work placements are an integral part of this course. You’ll undertake invaluable placements throughout your studies within a relevant land-based business. These placements are key to further developing your skills, establishing industry links, and strengthening your future employment prospects. You may even have the exciting opportunity to travel to Europe to expand your experience!
Educational trips are an important part of the course, where assessments and activities will take place.
Qualifications You Could Gain
You could also achieve a range of legislative qualifications and vital skills, including:
● First Aid
● Tractor Driving
● Construction Vehicles
● Telescopic Handler
● Abrasive Wheels
● Pesticide Spraying
● ATVs
● Numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills
5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including Maths and English Language/Welsh (1st Language)
OR Successful completion of a relevant Level 2 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 2 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.
You’ll demonstrate your learning continuously throughout the year through a variety of assessments designed to support your development.
These include assignments, practical observations, small tests, examinations, synoptic assessments, presentations, and a successful period of work experience.
These include assignments, practical observations, small tests, examinations, synoptic assessments, presentations, and a successful period of work experience.
Upon completing this course, you’ll be well-prepared for a range of exciting opportunities.
You could pursue apprenticeships leading to employment or progress to a related Higher Education course or university.
Potential career paths include:
● Land-based Engineer
● Machinery Operator
● Contractor
● Tractor Driver
● Demonstrator
● Fixed Plant Manager
● Sprayer Operator
● Machinery Technician
● Farm Mechanic
You could pursue apprenticeships leading to employment or progress to a related Higher Education course or university.
Potential career paths include:
● Land-based Engineer
● Machinery Operator
● Contractor
● Tractor Driver
● Demonstrator
● Fixed Plant Manager
● Sprayer Operator
● Machinery Technician
● Farm Mechanic
Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.
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