Pearson
Level 3
QN: 603/2676/1
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Agriculture
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1800 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
27 Units
Guided Hours
1800 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Agricultural Business Improvements
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the agricultural business environment in order to identify opportunities for improvements
- Examine the influences on agricultural business performance
- Plan opportunities for improvements in an agricultural business
2
Animal Genetics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the basis of genetics to predict inherited characteristics of animals
- Explore the development of animal species through natural and artificial selection processes
- Apply manipulation and analysis of animal genetics
3
Beef Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate beef production systems used in the UK
- Carry out diet management and feeding practices during the production cycle to maintain health and production targets
- Carry out routine husbandry of cattle during the production cycle to meet current welfare and husbandry standards
4
Combinable Crop Production and Processing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate production requirements for combinable crops
- Explore the processing and quality requirements for marketing combinable crops
- Carry out preparation and cultivation tasks related to combinable crops
5
Contemporary Issues in the Land-based Sectors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate understanding of how contemporary issues affect the land-based sectors
- Demonstrate understanding of critical approaches to the reporting of contemporary issues in the land-based sectors
- Analyse information and data from a range of sources to draw conclusions and present findings related to contemporary issues in the land-based sectors
- Evaluate the relevance and validity of information on contemporary issues in the land-based sectors for given contexts
- Make connections between differing perspectives when considering recommendations on contemporary issues in the land-based sectors.
6
Crop Handling, Storage and Quality Assurance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate processes and systems to maintain dry crop products in storage
- Investigate processes and systems to maintain fresh crop products in storage
- Safely operate machinery and equipment used for handling, cleaning, grading and weighing crops
7
Crop Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand crop species and their products
- Establish and maintain healthy crops throughout the production cycle
- Use accepted working practices to carry out harvesting and crop storage
8
Dairy Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate dairy production systems and dairy cow welfare in the UK
- Carry out diet management and feeding practices during the production cycle to maintain health and production targets
- Carry out routine husbandry of dairy cows during the production cycle to meet current welfare and husbandry standards
9
Developing a Land-based Enterprise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the features, resource requirements and processes of businesses operating in theland-based sector
- Carry out market research to identify a financially viable land-based enterprise
- Develop a business start-up plan for a viable land-based enterprise
10
Estate Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore estate skills for the management and maintenance of habitats and environments
- Undertake estate skills and their management for the land-based sector
- Carry out the supervision of others engaged in maintenance, repair and installation tasks in the land-based sector
11
Farm Livestock Husbandry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Farm Livestock Husbandry
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Farm Livestock Husbandry
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Farm Livestock Husbandry
12
Grass and Forage Crop Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate requirements for the growth and development of commercially produced forage crops
- Undertake tasks to maintain healthy forage crops for grazing
- Investigate the conservation of forage crops for animal feed
13
Land-based Machinery Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the types, purpose and safe operation of land-based machinery
- Operate land-based machinery safely to complete a practical task
- Maintain land-based machinery safely in order to sustain its effectiveness
14
Land-based Workshop Practices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the requirements for a land-based workshop used for the maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment
- Use workshop tools and equipment to complete a preparation task
- Carry out workshop maintenance and repair of land-based machinery to meet maintenance schedules
15
Livestock Health and Diseases
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how pathogens and parasites impact on livestock health management
- Undertake health assessments for effective management of livestock health and welfare
- Explore livestock health management strategies to prevent and control ill health
16
Livestock Nutrition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the structure of biological molecules and their significance in livestock nutrition
- Examine the digestive systems of livestock species to allow appropriate nutrition
- Plan livestock diets to meet nutritional requirements
17
Managing Activities for Agricultural Enterprises
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the operation of an agricultural enterprise in order to plan activities
- Plan operational activities for an agricultural enterprise
- Carry out the management of agricultural enterprise activities
18
Managing Environmental Activities in Agriculture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the impact of agricultural practices on the environment and farm habitats
- Plan activities to manage agricultural impact on the environment and species within a farm habitat
- Carry out planned activities to manage the environment of farm habitat
19
Organic Agricultural Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the core principles of organic agricultural production and its ecological impact
- Explore organic crop production methods in the UK in order to plan crop rotation
- Explore organic livestock production methods in the UK in order to plan livestock management
20
Pig Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate pig production systems used in the UK
- Carry out diet management and feeding practices during the production cycle to maintain health and production targets
- Carry out routine husbandry of pigs during the production cycle to meet current welfare and husbandry standards
21
Plant and Soil Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate knowledge of structures and functions in plant and soil science and management.2.
- Demonstrate understanding of plant and soil science, including soil and plant management practices
- Apply knowledge and understanding of plant and soil science in the context of managing plant growth
- Make connections between managing soil and plant growth in different contexts
22
Poultry Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate poultry production systems used in the UK
- Carry out diet management and feeding practices during the production cycle to maintain health and production targets
- Carry out routine husbandry of poultry during the production cycle to meet current welfare and husbandry standards
23
Professional Working Responsibilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of personal and professional working responsibilities and practices, risk management and waste management in the land-based sectors.2.
- Analyse the application of personal and professional working responsibilities and practices, to risk management, and waste management in the land-based sectors.3.
- Evaluate approaches to working personal and professional responsibilities and practices, risk management, and waste management in the land-based sectors.4. Make connections between principles and practices of health and safety management in the land-based sectors.
24
Root Crop and Field Vegetable Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate production and husbandry requirements for root crops and field vegetables
- Explore the processing and quality requirements for marketing root crops and field vegetables
- Carry out husbandry tasks related to root crops and field vegetables
25
Selecting and Managing Land-based Machinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate factors influencing the selection and procurement of land-based machinery
- Produce a plan for the efficient and legal use of machinery for a land-based enterprise
- Calculate the costs and efficiency factors of procuring and using machinery for a land-based task
26
Sheep Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate sheep production systems used in the UK
- Carry out diet management and feeding practices during the production cycle to maintain health and production targets
- Carry out routine husbandry of sheep during the production cycle to meet current welfare and husbandry standards
27
Work Experience in the Land-based Sectors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate employment opportunities in the land-based sectors to target progression
- Develop communication and interview skills to improve employment prospects in the land-based sectors
- Undertake work experience in the land-based sectors to contribute to personal and professional development
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/2676/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2018
- Operational End
- Jul 2029