Level 3 Diploma in Dairying (part time) » AG011

Qualification

City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Work-based Agriculture (Livestock Production) OR College Certificate in Dairying

Dates & Times

2011/12 dates

27 week course
Starts Thursday 15/9/11
09.15am - 4.45pm

Awarding Body.

link: NPTC information

NPTC

Is it right for me?

This course provides the knowledge and understanding required for the modern dairy worker. It will also introduce and develop key practical skills.  All learners considering this course are encouraged to contact the course tutor to discuss the programme. Learners have the option to undertake the Level 3 Diploma qualification which will involve workplace assessments, or the College Certificate which will not.

What will I be learning about?

This is a 27 day course taught over 8 months and covers:

 

  • Milking
  • Selecting breeding stock
  • Rearing young stock
  • Controlling health and disease, including lameness
  • Maintaining fertility
  • Feeding dairy cows
  • Keeping necessary records and meeting legislative requirements
  • Housing and waste management

 The course includes practical skills development, including training towards the NPTC Certificates of Competence − ML4 Milking and Safe Use of Veterinary Medicines.

Y/502/1195 − Communicate information within the workplace
D/502/1523 − Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security of the workplace
D/502/1196 − Maintain and store records within the workplace

What is involved?

Lectures, Practicals, Visits.

Where will it take me?

Herdsperson, Herd Manager, Feed Rep, Country Store Rep, farm worker (livestock), Farm Secretary

What's Required?

Normally Level 2 Diploma in work-based Agriculture / NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification.

How will I be assessed?

This course is assessed by completion of assignments and practical tasks. Those undertaking the Level3 Diploma will need to work on a Dairy Farm to be assessed by the college.


What is next?

Level 4 Farm Management Programme, other part-time courses

Farm Records and Accounts » AG143
(Certificate in Farm Records and Accounts)

Information from the awarding body

image: NDAQ
Title :NPTC Level 3 Diploma in Work-based Agriculture (QCF)
Qualification Aim ID :500/6224/4
Summary :

This qualification will form part of the Advanced Apprenticeship framework for Agriculture. It is a work-related, competence-based qualification. It reflects the skills and knowledge needed to do a job effectively, and shows that a candidate is competent in the area of work the qualification represents. The different routes available within this qualification include Crop Production, Mixed Farming, Livestock Production and Poultry Production.

Level :3
Language :English
Progression :

Candidates may progress onto a level 4 qualification (centre-based or work-based) They may also progress to employment or an apprenticeship in the land-based sector.

Overal Assessment Method :

Portfolio of Evidence

Minimum Credit Achieved :57
Sub Units :

Y/502/1195 Communicate information within the workplace

D/502/1523 Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security of the workplace

D/502/1196 Maintain and store records within the workplace