Pig Farmer / Pig Production Manager / Pig Herdsperson

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Agriculture

Pathway: Livestock (Pigs). Learners complete 9 mandatory units and 6 optional units.

BTEC

Mandatory Units

  • Professional Working Responsibilities

  • Plant and Soil Science

  • Contemporary Issues in the Land-based Sectors

  • Managing Activities for Agricultural Enterprises

  • Agricultural Business Improvements

  • Work Experience in the Land-based Sectors

  • Estate Skills

  • Land-based Machinery Operations

  • Managing Environmental Activities in Agriculture.

Recommended optional units:

  • Crop Production

  • Farm Livestock Husbandry

  • Livestock Health and Disease

  • Developing a Land-based Enterprise

  • Pig Production

  • Livestock Nutrition.

Lantra Awards Legislative Tests/Skills-based Programmes

The following Lantra Awards courses complement your BTEC Nationals in Agriculture course, offering your learners additional key work-based skills to help them pursue a career in this sector.

Lantra Awards Technical Award in Safe Application of Fertiliser and Manure*

Lantra Awards Technical Award in Safe and Effective Use of Veterinary Medicines*

Lantra Awards Technical Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (Including Skills Identity Card)

Lantra Awards Technical Award in Health and Safety for Agriculture and Horticulture

Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Animal Transport by Road - Short Journey

Lantra Awards Technical Award in Rough Terrain Telescopic Lift Trucks

Lantra Awards Technical Award in Tractor Driving (duration based on experience)


*Majority of content covered within BTEC Level 3 Nationals Extended Diploma in Agriculture – see specification or Lantra Awards assessment guidance for full details.

 

For help or advice about BTEC Nationals or Lantra Awards please email us at teachinglandbasedstudies@pearson.com or telephone 020 7010 2173.