BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Agriculture - Pathway: Livestock (Sheep)

Oct 20, 2026

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BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Agriculture (1080 GLH) with a livestock pathway focused on sheep. The document lists occupations such as sheep farmer and shepherd, and specifies learning structure: learners complete 9 mandatory and 6 recommended optional units. Mandatory topics cover professional working responsibilities, plant and soil science, land-based sector issues, enterprise activity management, agricultural business improvements, work experience, estate skills, machinery operations, and environmental activities. Optional units include crop production, farm livestock husbandry, livestock health and disease, grass and forage crop production, sheep production, and livestock nutrition.

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CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages7

Reading Time18 min

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Qualification overview (1080 GLH)

Mandatory units

Recommended optional units

Complementary Lantra Awards

BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Agriculture In association with Career opportunities and study programmes Sheep Farmer Shepherd 􀀟 DDDaaarrryyy FHHarerererMspanagersoner 􀀟 Beef Farmer Beef Finishing Unit Manager Beef Cattle Herdsperson 􀀟 Pig Farmer Pig Production Manager Pig Herdsperson 􀀟 Poultry Farmer Broiler Unit Manager Egg Production Manager 􀀟 Arable Farmer Crop EnManageerprise 􀀟 Tractor Driver General Agricultural study pathway Learners can also choose to take a general Agriculture pathway, an ideal option for learners unsure of which route they prefer or those considering further higher level study. PE UK A2021a Occupations: Sheep Farmer Shepherd © 123rf/ Nigel Spooner BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Agriculture (1080 GLH): Pathway: Livestock (Sheep) . Learners complete 9 mandatory and 6 optional units. Mandatory units: • Professional Working Responsibilities • Plant and Soil Science • Contemporary Issues in the Land-based Sectors • Managing Activities for Agricultural Enterprises • Agricultural Business Improvements • Work Experience in the Land-based Sectors • Estate Skills • Land-based Machinery Operations • Managing Environmental Activities in Agriculture Recommended optional units: • Crop Production • Farm Livestock Husbandry • Livestock Health and Disease • Grass and Forage Crop Production • Sheep Production • Livestock Nutrition | | Lantra Awards Legislative Tests/Skills-based Programmes | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | The following Lantra Awards courses complement your BTEC Nationals in Agriculture | | | | | course, offering your learners additional key work-based skills to help them pursue a career in this sector. | | Skills Card | Lantra Course Length
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2 Days | | Lantra Awards Technical Award in Machine Sheep Shearing* N Lantra Awards Technical Award in Lambing Techniques* N Lantra Awards Technical Award in Safe and Effective use of Veterinary Medicines* Comin Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Animal Transport by Road-Short Journey Y Lantra Awards Technical Award in All Terrain Vehicle Sit-Astride (all types) Y Lantra Awards Technical Award in Tractor Driving (duration based on experience) Y | | | | | | | | | *Majority of content covered within BTEC Level 3 Nationals Extended Diploma in Agriculture – see specification or Lantra Awards assessment guidance for full details. For help or advice about BTEC Nationals or Lantra Awards please go to: [support.pearson.com/uk/s/qualification-contactus or telephone 020 7010 2173](support.pearson.com/uk/s/qualification-contactus or telephone 020 7010 2173) . 􀀞 Occupations: Dairy Farmer Dairy Herd Manager Dairy Herdsperson © 123rf/le l BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Agriculture (1080 GLH): Pathway: Livestock (Dairy Cows) . Learners complete 9 mandatory and 6 optional units. Mandatory units: • Professional Working Responsibilities • Plant and Soil Science • Contemporary Issues in the Land-based Sectors • Managing Activities for Agricultural Enterprises • Agricultural Business Improvements • Work Experience in the Land-based Sectors • Estate Skills • Land-based Machinery Operations • Managing Environmental Activities in Agriculture Recommended optional units: • Crop Production • Farm Livestock Husbandry • Livestock Health and Disease • Grass and Forage Crop Production • Dairy Production • Livestock Nutrition | | Lantra Awards Legislative Tests/Skills-based Programmes | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | The following Lantra Awards courses complement your BTEC Nationals in Agriculture | | | | | course, offering your learners additional key work-based skills to help them pursue a career in this sector. | | Skills Card | Lantra Course Length
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2 Days | | Lantra Awards Technical Award in Cattle Hoof Trimming

FAQs

How many mandatory and optional units does the BTEC Level 3 Agriculture livestock (sheep) pathway include?

Learners complete 9 mandatory units and 6 optional (recommended) units.

Which topics are covered in the mandatory units?

Mandatory units cover professional working responsibilities, plant and soil science, contemporary issues in land-based sectors, managing agricultural enterprise activities, agricultural business improvements, work experience, estate skills, land-based machinery operations, and managing environmental activities in agriculture.

What optional units are recommended for the livestock (sheep) pathway?

Recommended optional units include crop production, farm livestock husbandry, livestock health and disease, grass and forage crop production, sheep production, and livestock nutrition.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by Kyle