Course Summary

The aim of the Higher National Certificate in Agriculture (Crop Production) is to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in agriculture through a combination of academic study, practical classes, work experience and study visits. Students will develop a broad knowledge and awareness of key aspects of Agriculture through core, specialist and optional units which focus on business management, livestock or crop production. The selected specialist units provide a specific production or management focus to each qualification which are aligned to professional body standards, with optional units being used to tailor delivery of the course to specific sector/industry requirements to improve student employability. Blended Learning will be used to take advantage of learning technologies to provide support and allow students to participate and engage in learning wherever they are located or working. Students will gain a wide range of sector knowledge through self and directed study, individual research projects which are tied to the development of practical skills gained in the workplace. The inclusion of both management, livestock, crop and machinery modules in each pathway allows students to develop a sound understanding of business management, production systems, machinery and technology used across the broader industry. This provides the breadth of knowledge and skills that are require to take responsibility for the management of production areas within the industry or to move on to study specialist areas of interest at Level 5, as students have the necessary broad underpinnings and knowledge to progress to alternate pathways as their areas of interest change and evolve through participation in the HNC.

Course Details - Modules

You will study; > Business and the business environment > Management accounting > Managing a successful project > Principles of livestock production > Principles of crop production Land-Based machinery and technology Plant and Soil Science > Marketing essentials

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: HCCP

Institution code: B37

Campus Name: Bishop Burton

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

48 UCAS points at Level 3 Access to HE Diploma


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

If first language is not English, or a Tier 4 student visa to study is required and GCSE grade C/4 English or equivalent is not held, English language proficiency level such as International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.0 overall (with a minimum 5.5 in each skill) will need evidencing.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 4625.0 Year 1
England 4625.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 4625.0 Year 1
Scotland 4625.0 Year 1
Wales 4625.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Bishop Burton
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Beverley
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