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Agriculture Extended Diploma Level 3

at City College Norwich, Norwich · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Study Agriculture at Easton College where you will learn on our 160-hectare operational commercial farm, consisting of arable fields, grazing meadows and woodlands. You will learn the entire process from seed to harvest, along with our cattle and sheep to help you gain hands-on experience of farm management. This two-year course is made up of both the Level 3 Diploma and the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture. In your first year you will study topics such as crop production, health and safety, plant and soil science and land-based machinery operations. In the second year you will be able to specialise and choose the pathway you wish to study - either Arable or Livestock. These routes will allow you to follow your passion and explore topics such as combinable crop production, spreaders and sprayers and root crop production within the arable specialism, or sheep production, beef production and forage crop production through the livestock specialism. You will learn to operate the latest agricultural machinery, ensuring you are well-prepared for the demands of modern farming. Additionally, you will experience cutting-edge technology with spray drones for precision agriculture and tractor simulators for safe and effective machinery operation. We have great links with the Food and Farming Discovery Trust and the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group, among others. We also provide enrichment opportunities alongside your course, including taking part in the Royal Norfolk Show and

What you need to get on

You will need to achieve four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English language, maths and science.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Easton College

    Easton College Bawburgh Road, Norwich, NR9 5DX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Norwich

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