City & Guilds
Level 3
QN: 500/8488/4
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Agriculture
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1200 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
21 Units
Guided Hours
1200 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Understand and Carry Out Farm Livestock Husbandry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the production systems for farm livestock.
- Be able to carry out handling techniques for farm livestock.
- Understand the environmental conditions required for farm livestock.
- Understand the feed and water requirements for farm livestock.
2
Understand and Promote Animal Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise indicators of health in animals
- Understand common disease and disorders, their treatment and prevention
- Be able to promote and maintain the health and wellbeing of animals
- Know how to deliver and record basic animal treatments
3
Understand and Use Agricultural Spreaders and Sprayers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how machinery is used for the application of pesticides and fertilisers to agricultural crops
- Be able to prepare
- operate and maintain application and spreading machinery
- Know the factors affecting efficiency and accuracy of pesticide and fertiliser placement
- Know the impact of developments in application technology on operator safety and environmental protection standards
4
Understand Farm Power Units - machinery and operation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the factors associated with the selection of agricultural machinery
- Know the procurement options for agricultural machinery
- Understand the legislation related to agricultural machinery
- Be able to calculate and report on the operating costs of agricultural machinery
5
Understand Grassland Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand grasses and grass growth
- Understand the factors to consider when establishing and maintaining grass
- Be able to manage grassland for grazing
- Know how to conserve grass
6
Understand the Principles of Plant Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the function of plant structures
- Understand the main processes of plant physiology
- Understand plant growth and development
7
Understand the Principles of Soil Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to investigate soil characteristics
- Understand how soil characteristics affect plant growth and development
- Understand how soil characteristics affect plant selection
8
Understanding Livestock Breeding and Nutrition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of breeding farm livestock
- Understand techniques used to enhance livestock reproduction
- Be able to formulate a ration for selected livestock
- Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of a feeding plan
9
Understanding Principles of Land-based Machinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the function of key components found in land-based machines and power units
- Understand operating principles of land-based machines and power units
- Be able to undertake routine maintenance of land-based machines and power units
- Understand the applications of land-based machines and power units
10
Undertake Agricultural Crop Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to establish crops
- Be able to plan the growth of crops
- Understand how to harvest and store crops
- Understand production costs and markets
11
Undertake Agricultural Livestock Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand livestock production systems
- Know the principles of production animal health and breeding
- Be able to perform routine livestock production skills
- Be able to plan livestock production
12
Undertake Beef Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know beef producution systems used in the UK
- Understand principles of suckler herd health and breeding
- Be able to perform routine beef stock skills
- Be able to complete and use beef management records
13
Undertake Dairy Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of rearing dairy herd replacements
- Know how to manage cows through the production cycle
- Be able to select replacements and manage dairy cow reproduction
- Be able to apply hygiene regulations and legislation to clean milk production
14
Undertake Estate Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to construct, repair or maintain boundaries
- Be able to construct, repair or maintain structures
- Be able to construct, repair or maintain surfaces
- Be able to carry out practical habitat management work
15
Undertaking Agricultural Combinable Crop Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to establish combinable crops
- Be able to plan the management of combinable crops
- Understand how to harvest and store combinable crops
- Understand combinable crop production costs and markets
16
Undertaking Land-based Machinery Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose and operation of land-based machines.
- Be able to prepare land-based machines ready for work.
- Be able to safely operate land-based machinery.
- Be able to carry out operator maintenance and simple repairs
17
Undertaking Land-based Workshop Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of health and safety and safe working practices within a workshop environment
- Be able to use hand tools, joining and cutting equipment commonly in land-based maintenance workshops
- Understand selection and use of materials suitable for purpose
- Be able to maintain, replace or repair worn or broken components in a land-based situation
18
Undertaking Pig Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the major pig production systems
- Understand the management of the breeding pig
- Understand the management of the growing pig
- Be able to perform relevant pig husbandry techniques
19
Undertaking Poultry Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the requirements of the main commercial poultry systems
- Understand husbandry requirements for different systems of poultry production
- Be able to deliver routine husbandry procedures
- Understand production performance
20
Undertaking Sheep Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand common sheep production and marketing systems
- Understand sheep production
- Be able to care for a breeding sheep flock from pre lambing through to summer grazing
- Be able to maintain the health and wellbeing of a sheep flock
21
Undertaking Specialised Land-based Workshop Practices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and select specialised tools, equipment and processes
- Be able to use specialised tools and equipment in a safe and competent manner
- Be able to carry out specialised maintenance and repair tasks
- Understand the need for correct care and storage of specialised tools, equipment and materials
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 500/8488/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2010