NC Land-based Engineering - Agriculture SCQF Level 6

A great start if you want to have a career as an agricultural engineer. The course is a mixture of theory and practical tasks which include carrying out servicing and maintenance on different equipment requiring fault-finding and repair skills.

Topics covered include: engine technology, piston engine repair skills, electrics introduction, workshop processes, welding, mechanical transmission, hydraulic systems, brakes, steering and traction, agricultural machinery — cultivation and plant establishment machinery, crop harvesting machinery, health & safety and the environment, mathematics, communications and work experience.

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