Level 3 Apprenticeship in Agriculture - Crop Technician
Type: Apprenticeship
Duration: 24 months
The Course
You will be responsible for optimising crop yields through establishment, management, harvest and post-harvest operations, while maintaining and improving the surrounding environment. You will also need to keep up to date with technological advances and new innovations.
Being a Crop Technician requires self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and as a team player to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
Apprentices without level 2 English and mathematics will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment.
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What You Study
Core Skills
- Crop establishment
- Vehicle operation
- Crop management
- Harvest
- Storage
- Maintenance and preparation
Soil-Based Systems
In addition for soil-based systems there are specific skill requirements:
- Correctly set machinery and monitoring machine performance for good seed establishment and crop growth
- Correctly set machinery to match crop and soil condition and quality requirements during harvest
- Maintenance of non-productive areas
Specific Knowledge
- Impact of machinery on soil structure and potential damage.
Personal Skills
Apprentices need to develop a diverse set of personal skills and behaviours to ensure success in their chosen profession. These include:
- Strong work ethic
- Adaptability
- Effective communicator
- Team working
- Safety awareness.
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Entry Requirements
Appropriate employment in the agricultural industry.
It is preferable candidates have a minimum GCSE grade C/4 in English and maths.
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How You’re Assessed
This apprenticeship has an End Point Assessment (EPA) and is graded Pass, Merit or Distinction.
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Progression
More advanced courses are available at the college for further progression.
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Careers
On completion of this apprenticeship, Crop Technicians will have the opportunity to progress within the industry into roles such as unit/arable manager, production manager, farm manager.
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How To Apply
Application is through our online application form or by the Common Application Process (CAP).
