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Land-based Engineering Courses

Full-time Land Based Engineering courses, Apprenticeships, and Industry Training

 

Modern land-based engineering is not just about building larger and more powerful tractors and farm machinery. The skills required include robotics, computer-based imaging, GPS technology, science-based solutions, climate forecasting, technological solutions, environmental controls and much more. Discover what our land-based engineering courses have to offer to kickstart your educational journey.

What is Land-based engineering?

Although farming and food production are a major focus, the land-based engineering industry extends into everything from the countryside and forestry to sports grounds and open spaces. This qualification could start you off on the first steps on your journey to an exciting and rewarding career.

Additional skills you will develop in this course are teamwork, working the outdoors, problem-solving and analytical and IT skills. You will also be able to develop employability skills alongside gaining confidence in becoming an independent learner.

Skills

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

  • Equipment maintenance and repair
  • Machinery operation and calibration
  • Welding and fabrication skills
  • Electrical system troubleshooting
  • Hydraulic system maintenance
  • Engine diagnostics and repair
  • Precision agriculture technologies
  • Technical drawing and blueprint reading
  • Safety protocols in agricultural settings
  • Teamwork and communication skills