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Facilities and Resources

  • Agriculture is at the heart of the college
  • 400-acre estate
  • Diverse agricultural machinery and technology
  • Commercial and rare breed sheep flocks
  • Small herd of cattle, poultry, pigs, goats and camelids

Skills

As part of this course you will gain employability skills in the following areas –

  • Technical Expertise
  • Practical Skills
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Problem-Solving
  • Analytical Skills
  • Project Management
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Business Acumen
  • Adaptability

Agriculture at BCA Video

Watch our video to find out more about the facilities and hear from our students.

Why study an Agriculture course?

Enrolling in an Agriculture course is about more than acquiring theoretical knowledge; it’s about bridging the gap between theory and practice. Our comprehensive course is designed to empower students with a hands-on approach, enabling you to apply your theoretical understanding in practical settings.

Through a blend of classroom instruction, fieldwork, and industry exposure, the course ensures that you graduate with the necessary skills to effectively care for and manage various agricultural species. Enrol today to start your learning journey in Agriculture.

 

Experienced Teachers

Work alongside our passionate and professional agricultural team who have vital industry experience.

Practical Argiculture Experience

Our amazing facilities include our polytunnel, where we take part in a range of activities, including lambing season, growing turkeys for Christmas, and rearing our calves.

 

Machinery

We have a fleet of tractors and implements that the students can drive, maintain, and complete field work.

Destinations

Some of our students go on to further education and university, or they go straight into industry employment, such as mixed farming, arable or science.

Success stories

“I enjoy the harmony between the students and the tutors, and the atmosphere here. No two days are the same at BCA, and I enjoy the variety that we have here, with a mixture of practical and theory lessons.”


Ollie
Level 3 Agriculture