City & Guilds
Level 3
QN: 500/8490/2
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 2470 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
43 Units
Guided Hours
2470 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Business Management in the Land-based Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the breadth and importance of an industry within the environmental and land-based sector.
- Understand business resources and structures.
- Understand the business marketplace.
- Understand how to use financial and physical record keeping systems
2
Chemistry for Biology Technicians
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to relate enthalpy changes to the bonding in a range of substances
- be able to show how rates of reaction are affected by varying the reaction conditions
- be able to interpret key features of equilibrium processes
- be able to demonstrate the structure and properties of simple organic molecules
3
Fundamentals of Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to use the necessary skills to measure quantities for chemical reactions
- be able to use the correct equipment to identify structures and functions in different types of cells
- be able to investigate different types of energy and their transfers
- be able to communicate scientific information
4
Land-based Engineering Operations - Service and Repair Engines and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform service and repair procedures on engines and their components
- Be able to identify engine faults
- Understand how to analyse and interpret findings from engine inspections and rectify
- Understand how take engine measurements.
5
Manage Agricultural Environments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the impact of different farming practices on the environment
- Know significant environmental legislation and codes of practice
- Be able to create a habitat management plan
- Be able to complete practical habitat management tasks
6
Mechanised Agricultural Crop Handling and Storage
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the systems used to maintain combinable crop seeds in store
- Know the processes and systems to maintain harvested root crops in store
- Understand processes and systems to maintain soft fruit, field vegetable or forage crops in store
- Be able to use machinery and equipment used for handling, cleaning, grading and weighing crops
7
Participate in Business Planning and Improvement in the Land-based Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand business improvement in land-based industries.
- Be able to identify and plan opportunities for practical business improvement
- Be able to develop a land-based business idea
- Be able to prepare a business plan
8
Understand Agricultural Forage Crop Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the role of a range of forage crops
- Be able to plan the growth of forage crops
- Understand the methods of harvesting and storing forage crops
- Understand the benefits and production costs of forage crops
9
Understand Agricultural Organic Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the development of organic farming practices
- Understand how to manage soil using organic principles
- Be able to apply organic methods to crop production
- Know how to apply organic methods to livestock production
10
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.
11
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
12
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
13
Understand Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure and functions of biological systems in animals
- Know animal reproductive processes
- Understand the biological control mechanisms in animals
- Understand how an animals’ body structure and systems are adapted to its environment
14
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
15
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
16
Understand the Principles and Carry Out the Practice of Biochemistry and Microbiology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principles of biochemistry in relation to cellular structure and function
- Understand the production of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) from glucose by aerobic and anaerobic respiration
- Understand enzyme kinetics
- Understand the growth and reproduction of bacteria, viruses and fungi
- Know the hazards & uses of microorganisms
- Be able to isolate and classify bacteria
17
Understand the Principles of Animal Biology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the functions of the main animal cell organelles
- Understand the structure and function of the main animal tissue types
- Know the structure and function of animal skeletal systems
- Know the structure and function of sensory organs in animals
18
Understand the Principles of Chemistry for Biological and Medical Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use the necessary skills to safely measure quantities for chemical reactions
- Understand the effect of environmental conditions on rates of reaction
- Understand the relationship between molecular bonding and enthalpy changes
- Be able to interpret key features of equilibrium processes in fluid states
19
Understand the Principles of Inheritance and Genetic Manipulation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the molecular basis of inheritance.
- Understand the principles of Mendelian genetics.
- Understand the principles of population genetics.
- Know the principles of genetic manipulation.
20
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
21
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
22
Understanding and Servicing Land-based Harvesting Machinery _cutting and lifting_
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of crop cutting and lifting in land based harvesting machinery, - Be able to carry out ‘preparation for work’ procedures on crop cutting and lifting mechanisms in harvesting machinery, - Be able to carry out maintenance, repair and ‘out of season lay up’ procedures on crop cutting and lifting mechanisms in harvesting machinery, - Understand the ‘control of’ and specification of crop cutting and lifting mechanisms in harvesting machinery
23
Understanding and Servicing Land-based Machines _Cultivation and Planting Equipment_
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the operation and function of land based cultivation and plantingmachines, - Be able to carry out routine service and non routine maintenance to land based cultivation and planting machines, - Be able to carry out inspection and overhaul procedures on land based cultivation and planting machines, - Understand how machines produce different seedbeds to cater for different crops and planting techniques
24
Understanding and Servicing Mechanical Power Transmission Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the types of components used to transmit mechanical drives., - Understand drive system limitations and use, - Be able to service and maintain mechanical drive systems., - Be able to overhaul and repair mechanical drive systems that have failed
25
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
26
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
27
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
28
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
29
Undertake an Investigative Project in the Land-based Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and research a suitable topic for an investigative project in the environmental and land-based sector
- Be able to plan for an investigative project in the environmental and land-based sector
- Be able to carry out an investigative project in the environmental and land-based sector
- Be able to report on an investigative project in the environmental and land-based sector
30
Undertake and Review Work Related Experience in the Land-based Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the opportunities in the environmental and land-based industries
- Be able to prepare for a work-based experience in the environmental and land-based industry
- Be able to undertake a work-based experience in the environmental and land-based industry
- Be able to review a work-based experience in the environmental and land-based sector
31
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
32
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
33
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
34
Undertake Land-based Industries Pollution and Waste Control Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the source and attributes of organic and inorganic waste.
- Know the scope of waste management legislation and regulation.
- Know how to manage waste in a farm environment.
- Be able to safely dispose of waste in a farm environment.
35
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
36
Undertaking Farm Habitat Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the development of the agricultural landscape
- Understand the ecology of farm habitats and wildlife species
- Be able to carry out farm habitat and species surveys
- Be able to carry out practical farm habitat management
37
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
38
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
39
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
40
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
41
Undertaking Root Crop and Field Vegetable Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the husbandry requirements of root crops and field vegetables
- Understand the harvesting, storage and marketing of root crops
- Understand the harvesting, storage and marketing of field vegetables
- Be able to carry out root crop and field vegetable production
42
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
43
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)
- 500/8490/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2010