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Agricultural engineering technician
Agricultural service engineer, Land-based engineering technician
Agricultural engineering technicians help to solve practical engineering problems in land-based industries.
Average salary (a year)
£23000.0
Starter
£38000.0
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
40.0 to 42.0 hours
variable
Work Hours
evenings / weekends / bank holidays
on shifts
How to become
Explore the different ways to get into this role
You can get into this job through:a university course; a college course; an apprenticeship; applying directly
University
You could do a foundation degree or degree in
agricultural engineering, agricultural machinery engineering, agricultural technology
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
  • at least 1 A level, or equivalent, for a foundation degree
  • 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
student finance for fees and living costs|https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
university courses and entry requirements|https://www.ucas.com/
College
You can do a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Land-Based Technology or Land-Based Service Engineering at an agricultural college.
You could also do a T Level in Agriculture, Land Management and Production.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
  • 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
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
guide to T Levels|https://www.tlevels.gov.uk/
funding advice|https://www.gov.uk/further-education-courses/financial-help
search for agricultural colleges|https://nlbc.uk/partners/members/
Apprenticeship
You could do a land-based service engineering technician advanced apprenticeship.
You can do this with an equipment manufacturer, service and repair contractor or at an agricultural college.
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
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
guide to apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide
Direct Application
You might be able to apply directly if you've got a qualification and experience in land-based engineering or servicing heavy plant equipment.
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Further Information
What it takes
Find out what skills you’ll use in this role
Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
    Maths knowledge
    Knowledge of engineering science and technology
    Design skills and knowledge
    To be thorough and pay attention to detail
    The ability to work well with others
    Analytical thinking skills
    The ability to use your initiative
    Concentration skills
Digital Skills Level
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
What you will do
Discover the day-to-day tasks you’ll do in this role
Day to day tasks
In this role you could
help agricultural engineers develop new products, create equipment plans using computer aided design (CAD) software, install and test machinery, research machinery developments and market trends, demonstrate and sell new equipment and deal with enquiries
Working environment
You could work in an office, in a workshop or in a factory.
Your working environment may be physically demanding and outdoors in all weathers.
Career Path & Progression
Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities
With experience you could:become a senior agricultural engineering technician or workshop manager, become self-employed if you have the knowledge and industry contacts, move into a senior sales, management or inspection, move into a training role and become a further education teacher
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