Agriculture

BTEC Level 1 Diploma

This one year programme is designed for school leavers and offers a route to employment or possible progression on to a Level 2 programme.

You will normally spend between 2 and 3 days in College with the remainder of your time available for work experience. The programme is at level 1 and is available in three options which allows you to develop your practical agricultural skills and give you the flexibility to study at a pace most suitable to you.

What’s covered?

Here are some of the areas covered throughout the year:

A1- Being organised
A2 – Developing a progression plan
A3 – Working with others
A4 – Researching a topic
LBS5 - Finding out about the land-based sector
LBS6 - Caring for and feeding animals
LBS7 - Moving and accommodating animals
LBS8 – Growing plants
LBS11 – Using land-based machinery
LBS12 – Preparing soil for planting

Careers Hub

We offer impartial careers guidance to all current and potential students, to learn more about careers support at Plumpton College or to explore your next step, contact Careers Hub on 01273892010 or email careers@plumpton.ac.uk to book an appointment with a member of the team – we’re here to help.

This course is available at both our Lewes and Netherfield campuses.

Entry Requirements:	You’ll need to have achieved 1 or more GCSEs between Grade 2-1 (previous grade structure E-G) or another related Entry Level 3 qualification Completion of the Rural Pathways programme and a strong interest in agriculture Successful completion of a Level 1 course in another area Mature students without the above requirements will be considered
Dates & Location:	September 2020
Duration:	1 year 3 days per week

Entry Requirements:

You’ll need to have achieved 1 or more GCSEs between Grade 2-1 (previous grade structure E-G) or another related Entry Level 3 qualification
Completion of the Rural Pathways programme and a strong interest in agriculture
Successful completion of a Level 1 course in another area

Mature students without the above requirements will be considered

Dates & Location:

September 2020

Duration:

1 year

3 days per week

While I was at Plumpton I soon found that I was particularly interested in dairy farming. In my middle year I had the chance to truly hone my skills as part of a farming business, which has certainly made me more employable.

Holly Morris

Student, Level 3 in Agriculture

Future Opportunities

This course gives you a fantastic start to your agricultural career. You’ll be able to choose whether to go on to complete a Level 2 programme or a traineeship, working towards gaining a full apprenticeship.

Modules

Course Programme

You can look forward to a varied programme of modules that also includes a work placement. You’ll also continue your English and Maths up to GCSE level. Modules include: