Extended Diploma Land-based Technology

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

United Kingdom, Edinburgh

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Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Key Facts

Program Level

Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

LBE1

Application Fee

GBP 25

Campuses

Barony

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 2,000 / credit

Next Intake September-2023

Extended Diploma Land-based Technology

About

The Extended Diploma in Land Based Technology is a nationally recognised qualification presented by IMI Awards on successful completion of course work and assessment at the Barony Campus.

The Extended Diploma course is a work-based programme over three years and is designed to provide the knowledge required for a land-based engineering apprenticeship. Candidates on this course are normally in employment and the experience you gain in college will enhance your skills and knowledge in the workplace and also œearn as you learn.‌

The college works very closely with manufactures and local dealers, where possible you will be expected to complete œreal repairs‌ on a range of specialist land-based equipment.

Whatever has been your previous knowledge and experience you may find some aspects of this course challenging. Overcoming these challenges is an important part of your experience and we are committed to providing the help you need.

We endeavour to provide you with a platform to develop and progress within your industry. The engineering teaching team are here to assist, guide and work with you in this learning partnership.

This program is designed to give you the knowledge you need to gain an engineering apprenticeship in land-based engineering.

For each of the first two years of this course you will attend college for 4 blocks of 4 weeks training and assessment. In the third year you will attend for one intensive 4 week block of training and assessment.

During the course you will study a series of IMI Units (subjects) in Agricultural Engineering and Technology. In addition, core skills in the areas of information technology, numeracy and communication will be delivered and assessed within your course work.

We will provide you with essential information, working principles theory and set the scene for your own investigations or practical activities.

Over the three years you will complete 20 units that will give you a vast education in Agricultural Engineering.

The course focuses on the technology found on modern land-based equipment and covers the following topics along with some traditional engineering.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You must be employed in land-based engineering.

You are normally expected to have a minimum of two National 4s, including English and Maths, and two National 5s in any subject.

You may also apply if you have completed the NC Land-based Engineering.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 2,000

Application Fee

GBP 25

How to Apply

Those wishing to apply for college courses such as National Certificates (NC), National Progression Awards (NPA), Certificates and Diplomas, and Professional Development Awards (PDA) should do so via the SRUC website.

Find your course in our course catalogue. Under Apply now, select the correct campus, start date, and mode of study. You will then be taken into our online applications system.

It is also possible to download a paper application form, either as PDF or Word document. But your application will be processed more easily if it is entered online.