BTEC Extended Diploma in Land-based Technology
Category: Engineering
Course Type: Work-Based Training
Qualification: BTEC Extended Diploma
Course Details:
This programme is designed to provide the knowledge requirement of a land based engineering apprenticeship and would normally be delivered across three years on a block release basis
16 Weeks in year 1
16 Weeks in year 2
4 weeks in year 3
The balance of time would be spent working in an engineering dealership where you can gain credits toward your qualification and importantly “earn as you learn”
The course focuses on the technology found on modern land based equipment and would cover the following topics along with some traditional engineering such as machining, bench work and welding and fabrication, much of the course is practical and involves carrying out “real repairs” on a range of specialist land based equipment.
- Engine technology
- Transmission systems
- Chassis systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Electrical / Electronic systems
- Welding and Fabrication
- Cultivation / Harvesting and Processing machinery
- Diagnostics
- Power shift / Hydrostatic and CVT transmissions
- Electronic control and monitoring systems
- Computer application and control
To undertake this programme you must be employed.
On completion of this qualification you would be in a position to register with the Institution of Agricultural Engineers as LTA2
Entry Requirements:
Four Standard Grades (Grade 3 or above) including Maths, English and a Science subject
Or
Four GCSEs (Grade C or above) including Maths, English and a Science subject
STUDENT CASE STUDY
Mark Thomas from Sanquhar left school and started work with Buccleuch Estates, then went to work as a fencing contractor. He had always had an interest in tractors and farm machinery, and was becoming discontented with his fencing career, so decided on a change.
That’s when he came to Barony College on the full-time Land-Based Engineering course. As part of Mark’s work experience on the course, he worked with John McNae (Claas Dealer) at Tarbolton. They were very impressed with Mark’s attitude and application, so much so that they offered him a job when he completed the course. Mark felt that the knowledge he learnt at the College stood him in good stead for working in the industry.
