Extended Diploma Land-based Engineering Level 3
Extended Diploma 2 Years Agriculture, Equine and Riseholme College Riseholme - Lincoln 4 GCSE's at grade C or above to include English Language, Maths and Science
Introduction
Please note: This course, previously the National Diploma in Land-based Technology, is now the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Land-based Engineering.
The Extended Diploma in Land-based Engineering is designed for those people who wish to develop their engineering and technology skills within the land based sector. It will provide you with the knowledge and skills to develop a career within this exciting and challenging area. The units available are designed to provide a wide range of practical and theory activities. They provide the learner with many engineering skills from for example, welding to electronic diagnostics.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 4 GCSE's at grade C or above to include English Language, Maths and Science or a Level 2 / First Diploma with a merit profile in a related discipline. You must also demonstrate a good standard of literacy and numeracy. All applicants must be at least 16 years of age on entry. Applicants with suitable industrial experience or background will also be considered.
What Will You Study?
You will undertake a minimum of 400 hours of industrial work experience during the course, which will help you to better understand your chosen industry, and utilise your skills and knowledge gained. You will be encouraged to find your own placement, but we will support you in this where required.
- Land-based Vehicle Chassis Systems
- Land-based Vehicle Transmission Systems
- Land-based Vehicle Engine Technology
- Land-based Workshop Practices
- Principles of Land-based Machinery Technology
- Agricultural machinery: Cultivation and Planting
- Agricultural machinery: Application Equipment
- Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Systems
- Ground Care Machinery
- Business Management for Land-based Industries
- Diagnosis and Rectification of Faults in Land-based Vehicles
- Industry Experience in Land-based Technology
- Hydraulics / Pneumatics Principles
- Agricultural Machinery: Harvesting Equipment – Root crops
- Agricultural Machinery: Harvesting Equipment – Combinable crops
- Machinery Management
- Land-based Vehicle Familiarisation and Management
- Mechanical Power Transmission
- Functional Skills.
How Will You Be Assessed?
Classroom based lectures are used along with directed study to underpin the knowledge and skills learned during practical sessions in the workshop and vocational activities. Your progress will be monitored continuously throughout the programme.
The qualification is achieved via the following means:
- Written assignments
- Practical assessments
- Projects
- Case studies
- Work-related experience.
Tutorial sessions are used to feedback on your progress and provide opportunities to review developments and support improvements.
What Can You Do After The Course?
Successful students will be in an advantageous position when seeking positions in a wide range of disciplines within the land based sector. These will range from sales and marketing, machine operation, technical support, machine management, engineering technicians, research and development, education and training.
You could also progress onto the following Higher Education programmes if you achieve the required points profile:
