Agricultural Engineering Students Get Hands-on Experience

Agricultural Engineering students had the opportunity to participate in a Land Rover Experience day, based on the Broughton Hall Estate, thanks to Land Rover Experience Yorkshire.

With the morning tailored perfectly to meet course requirements, tutors arrange this experience annually to cover the practical aspects of the course unit which covers 4×4 maintenance, off-road driving, and recovery.

Students had the chance to experience driving on different types of terrain including mud, loose rocks, slopes, and fording water up to 900mm. They received demonstrations of the technology of 4×4 vehicles such as hill descent, traction control, and ABS. A recovery task was also set up for the students enabling them to experience winching a stuck vehicle.

Danielle Fox, Head of Land-based Department said “A Land Rover Experience day is more than just an adventure—it’s a hands-on lesson where theory meets terrain.  For college students studying 4×4 engineering, it’s an invaluable opportunity to connect with industry experts, gain real-world insights, and build the professional relationships that can drive their careers forward.”

David Walker, Lecturer in Agricultural and Motor Vehicle Engineering added, “This was a really good experience for our students. As the morning is tailored to match the requirements of the course it means students can learn in a hands-on way.”

Find out more about Agricultural Engineering (Land-based Technology) at Craven College.