How to become Agricultural engineer
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
University
You can do a foundation degree or degree in agricultural engineering or agricultural machinery engineering. These courses are offered by land-based engineering institutions.
You can also get into this career with a higher national diploma or degree in environmental, electrical or mechanical engineering.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- at least 1 A level, or equivalent, for a foundation degree
- between 1 and 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a higher national diploma or degree
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College
A level 2 or level 3 Diploma in Land-based Technology or Agricultural Engineering may get you started in this role.
You could also do a T Level in Agriculture, Land Management and Production.
Entry requirements
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level
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Apprenticeship
You may be able to start by doing a land-based service engineering technician advanced apprenticeship.
This usually takes about 36 months to complete as a mix of on the job learning and study.
Once working, you would complete further training to become an engineer.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Work
You could work as an agricultural engineering technician and train on the job to qualify as an engineer.
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