Further Details | |
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Course Code | LP50203 |
Location | Llysfasi |
Duration | Full Time, This is a 3 year block release course. You will be in college for nine blocks over three years. Each year will consist of three blocks, totalling twelve weeks, running from Monday to Friday. |
Department | Agricultural Engineering |
Start Date | 02 Nov 2026 |
End Date | 16 Jun 2028 |
Course Overview
AGCO Diploma Training Scheme: Power Your Future in Agricultural Engineering!
Are you ready to launch a rewarding career as an Agricultural Engineer? The AGCO Diploma Training Scheme is an exciting partnership between industry leader AGCO and agricultural engineering specialists Coleg Cambria Llysfasi. This industry-approved training programme is designed to help you secure a position within AGCO dealerships across the UK.
What You'll Achieve
This qualification provides you with all the essential skills, knowledge, and understanding needed for the land-based engineering industry. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of:
● Health and Safety: Learn crucial practices for a safe working environment.
● Service Engineering & Workshop Processes: Understand the calculations and procedures vital for effective maintenance.
● Engine & Vehicle System Repair: You'll master how to repair engines, vehicle systems, electrical systems, and hydraulic systems, and how to test electronic systems.
● Advanced Transmission Systems: Develop expertise in repairing mechanical power transmission systems, including synchromesh transmissions and clutches, powershift transmissions, and hydrostatic or hydro-mechanical (CVT) transmissions.
● Machinery Repair: You'll learn to repair cultivation or drilling machinery, application machinery, forage harvesting machinery, and combinable or root crop harvesting machinery.
Earn While You Learn
The AGCO Diploma Training Scheme offers you an incredible opportunity to "earn while you learn." By successfully participating in this scheme, you'll gain an industry-approved qualification, develop fantastic hands-on practical skills through a manufacturer-backed programme, and earn a wage. AGCO’s Diploma Training Schemes have helped countless young people successfully enter the UK's land-based engineering sector.
How You'll Learn
Your learning journey will primarily involve practical sessions in our sector-leading workshop. Our AGCO-trained lecturers and instructors use the latest diagnostic equipment and machinery to provide you with invaluable hands-on experience. You’ll engage with a variety of learning methods:
● Theory sessions
● Individual and group work
● Practical tasks
● Tractor operation and fieldwork
● Classroom activities
● Visits and guest speakers
The course also includes Manufacturer Technical Training at AGCO’s dedicated training academy.
Boost Your Skills with Additional Qualifications
You’ll have the opportunity to undertake external assessments and gain valuable certificates of competence in areas such as:
● Tractor Driving
● Telescopic Handler
● Welding
● ATV
● Fork Lift Truck
● Abrasive Wheels
● Customer Care
● Installation
● Air Conditioning and Refrigerant Handling
Are you ready to launch a rewarding career as an Agricultural Engineer? The AGCO Diploma Training Scheme is an exciting partnership between industry leader AGCO and agricultural engineering specialists Coleg Cambria Llysfasi. This industry-approved training programme is designed to help you secure a position within AGCO dealerships across the UK.
What You'll Achieve
This qualification provides you with all the essential skills, knowledge, and understanding needed for the land-based engineering industry. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of:
● Health and Safety: Learn crucial practices for a safe working environment.
● Service Engineering & Workshop Processes: Understand the calculations and procedures vital for effective maintenance.
● Engine & Vehicle System Repair: You'll master how to repair engines, vehicle systems, electrical systems, and hydraulic systems, and how to test electronic systems.
● Advanced Transmission Systems: Develop expertise in repairing mechanical power transmission systems, including synchromesh transmissions and clutches, powershift transmissions, and hydrostatic or hydro-mechanical (CVT) transmissions.
● Machinery Repair: You'll learn to repair cultivation or drilling machinery, application machinery, forage harvesting machinery, and combinable or root crop harvesting machinery.
Earn While You Learn
The AGCO Diploma Training Scheme offers you an incredible opportunity to "earn while you learn." By successfully participating in this scheme, you'll gain an industry-approved qualification, develop fantastic hands-on practical skills through a manufacturer-backed programme, and earn a wage. AGCO’s Diploma Training Schemes have helped countless young people successfully enter the UK's land-based engineering sector.
How You'll Learn
Your learning journey will primarily involve practical sessions in our sector-leading workshop. Our AGCO-trained lecturers and instructors use the latest diagnostic equipment and machinery to provide you with invaluable hands-on experience. You’ll engage with a variety of learning methods:
● Theory sessions
● Individual and group work
● Practical tasks
● Tractor operation and fieldwork
● Classroom activities
● Visits and guest speakers
The course also includes Manufacturer Technical Training at AGCO’s dedicated training academy.
Boost Your Skills with Additional Qualifications
You’ll have the opportunity to undertake external assessments and gain valuable certificates of competence in areas such as:
● Tractor Driving
● Telescopic Handler
● Welding
● ATV
● Fork Lift Truck
● Abrasive Wheels
● Customer Care
● Installation
● Air Conditioning and Refrigerant Handling
5 GCSEs at grade D/3 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.
You must be working for an AGCO approved dealer (Massey Ferguson, Valtra or Fendt) as a Trainee Service Engineer.
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.
You must be working for an AGCO approved dealer (Massey Ferguson, Valtra or Fendt) as a Trainee Service Engineer.
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.
Your assessments will include assignments, practical observations, small tests, examinations, and a synoptic assessment.
Your assessments will include assignments, practical observations, small tests, examinations, and a synoptic assessment.
This course can lead to exciting employment opportunities within AGCO’s dealerships across the UK.
You could pursue roles such as an Agricultural Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Workshop Technician, or even positions in Marketing and Sales.
You could pursue roles such as an Agricultural Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Workshop Technician, or even positions in Marketing and Sales.
Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.
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