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Level 1
C&G L1 Dip in Land-based Studies
COURSE OVERVIEW
If you’;re interested in finding out about agriculture and farming, Brinsbury College offers the perfect setting for you.
Our Level 1 Agriculture study programme has a delivery model consisting of approximately 80% practical with 20% theory. The main qualification is taught and delivered at the college farm within our classrooms. The reminder, and large majority of the course, is out on our estate. Working with our farm animals including the dairy herd as well as our sheep flock.
Brinsbury Colleges Stable barn farm is our commercial farm that supports the curriculum delivery and is integral to providing students with an industry experience.
This is a full-time course based on 2-3 days per week. Students without Maths & English GCSE are also required to study these alongside their main course.
Some of the tasks you will undertake and develop:
· Assist with the movement, handling, and accommodation of animals
· Safe and effective working practices in agricultural industries
· Develop performance in land-based industries
· Assist with the health care and welfare of animals
· Building farm structures and resources
· Driving farm machinery
· You will complete onsite work experience and duties with our farm team
FURTHER INFORMATION
School leavers or anyone who is looking for an introduction to agriculture.
This course can help you to prepare to progress onto the Level 2 Technical Certificate in Agriculture or another course within the college group or to go directly into employment
Career options:
· A wide range of land and environment-based jobs, such as working with animals, conservation or farming
· Combine work with training on an Apprenticeship in an agriculture or horticulture based career
You will be assessed through:
- A multiple-choice Health & Safety exam to be sat December/January
- There is also a multiple-choice theory exam that is nationally set in March
- Written assignments -; at the end of units
- Practical assessments -; throughout the course
Learners are expected to provide their own steel toe cap boots. Overalls and PPE are available at the farm
The college farm consists of 540 acres of grassland, 170 Dairy herd, made up from Dairy Shorthorn and Ayrshire which calve in the Autumn and Spring, 250 Llyen sheep flock which lamb in early March and young stock pigs for handling, housing and assessments.