Land-based Technology (Agricultural Engineering)
Specialise in the servicing and repair of agricultural vehicles with the use of our tractors and wide range of farming machinery based at our Auction Mart Campus, Skipton.
Develop the knowledge and skills to service, maintain and repair a wide range of land-based machinery including tractors, plant machinery, 4×4, harvesting machinery and ground care machinery.
You will develop diagnostic skills, theoretical knowledge and understanding of Agricultural Engineering principles together with a range of workshop skills including welding.
The course is taught by industry experts supplemented by specialist visits and work experience to prepare you for a career in Agricultural Engineering.
If you are aged between 19-24 and currently do not have a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, you could receive funding for this course. Speak to our Admissions team for further details when making your application.
Entry Requirements
- Level 3 – 5 GCSEs grade 9-4 or equivalent including English & maths
What you will study
- Land-based Engineering Operations – Service and Repair Engines and Components
- Understanding Health, Safety and Welfare in the Land-based Engineering Workplace
- Understand and Work with Land-based Repair Processes and Materials Technology
- Land-based Engineering Operations – Service and Repair Engines and Components
- Understanding Health, Safety and Welfare in the Land-based Engineering Workplace
- Understand and Work with Land-based Repair Processes and Materials Technology
- Service and Repair Hydraulic Systems and Components on Land-based Equipment
- Service and Repair Suspension Systems on Land-based Equipment
- Undertaking Land-based Workshop Practice
- Undertaking 4WD Vehicle Maintenance, Operation and Recovery/Understanding and Working with Land-based Vehicle Engine Technology
- Work experience
What's Next?
Further Study
- Agricultural Engineering MEng
- Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
Careers
- Heavy Goods Vehicle & PSV Mechanic
- Light/Heavy Vehicle/Motorcycle Service Technician
- MOT Technician
- Tyre Fitter/Technician
- Vehicle Breakdown Engineer
