Career Focused – Industry Ready

Agriculture Courses

Agriculture is a thriving industry that will need 60,000 new entrants in the next decade. At BCA, we invite you to enrol in our Agriculture courses and join this essential workforce. Our courses are designed to provide a unique blend of practical skills and solid theoretical knowledge sought after by employers in the agricultural sector.

Whether your goal is successful employment or further study, we ensure that our students are well-equipped to meet the industry’s demands and make meaningful contributions to the future of agriculture. Join us at BCA to cultivate the skills necessary for a successful career in this dynamic and vital field.

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Career Pathways with an Agriculture Qualification

Farm Manager

Agricultural Sales Representative

Research and Development in Agriculture

Environmental Consultant

Food Scientist

Agronomist

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

Our Facilities

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