Level 3 National Extended Diploma Agriculture

Key Facts

Level: 3

Attendance: Full Time (FT)

Duration: 2 Years

Course Code: AG3FTP002B0

Start Date: September 2027

Awarding Body: Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

Location: Brooksby College

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Code: AG3FTP002B0
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Brooksby College has a rich heritage as a leading provider of agricultural courses in the East Midlands. For generations, students have gained excellent experience on our 850 acre Brooksby estate, getting hands-on training in every aspect of farming.

The vocational delivery of our courses enables you to get the very best out of your time with us. You will leave us 'work ready', having developed a great-skill set in arable agriculture and livestock, by learning the theory in practice, with real crops and real animals.

Features and Benefits

Brooksby College is home to a working mixed arable and livestock farm, with students getting involved with every apect of the animal and crop husbandry process. We have our very own flock of sheep and herd of cows, with busy lambing and calving seasons to get involved with every year. We're also proud to run an innovative agroforestry project, through which students learn about sustainability and regenerative agriculture - preparing you to be at the forefront of the industry.

Course Content

You will study units including; Professional Working Responsibilities; Land Based Machinery; Managing Agricultural Environments; Estate Skills; Livestock Husbandry. There is the option to combine your Level 3 Agriculture course with our Leicester Tigers Rugby pathway. Visit our Leicester Tigers page to find out more.

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at a grade 4 or above, including English and Maths

Progression Opportunities

Upon successful completion of this course, students may progress onto university, apply for an apprenticeship, or enter into employment within the industry. Previously, our Agriculture students have gone on to work as shepherds, herdsmen, tractor operators, agricultural representatives, estates managers and teachers.