16+ Courses
Further education courses for 16+ students
If you’re leaving school and deciding what’s next, we’ve got loads of choices for you across the land-based sector at our fantastic facilities.
Whether you’re interested in agriculture or animal care, horticulture, fisheries management or machinery or one of our other many exciting courses, you’ll be guaranteed lots of hands-on experience and the chance to develop an extensive range of skills.
For any questions regarding enrolment, contact our Enquiries, Advice and Guidance team by telephone on 01273 890454 or email enquiries@plumpton.ac.uk
Choose a 16+ Course
- Adventure Education NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Sport (Outdoors)
- Adventure Education NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity (Sport & Outdoor Activities)
- Agricultural Engineering City & Guild Level 3
- Agricultural Engineering City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate
- Agriculture BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Land-based Studies - Agriculture
- Agriculture BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
- Agriculture City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate
- Agriculture, Land Management and Production - Livestock Production T Level
- Animal Care City & Guilds Level 1 Introductory Diploma Land-based Studies - Animal Care
- Animal Care and Management - Animal Management T Level
- Animal Care and Management - Animal Science T Level
- Animal Management BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
- Animal Management Level 2 BTEC First Award or Technical Diploma
- Blacksmithing & Metalwork BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma or Subsidiary Diploma
- Blacksmithing & Metalwork Level 2 Blacksmithing
- Environmental Studies & Conservation City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate
- Environmental Studies & Conservation City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma
- Equine and Animal Care (Nov Start) BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Land Based Studies
- Equine Management BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
- Fisheries & Aquatic Science City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate
19+ and looking to study a Level 1, 2 or 3 course?
Our further education courses are an excellent start for those 19+ learners looking to expand their knowledge, boost their career prospects, or change careers. If you are unemployed and in receipt of state benefits or working and your income is under £20,319 you could be entitled to financial support towards course fees.
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Departments Offering 16+ Courses
- Adventure Education
- Agriculture
- Agricultural Engineering
- Animal Management
- Blacksmithing & Metalwork
- Foundation Learning
- Environmental Studies & Conservation
- Equine Management
- Fisheries & Aquatic Science
- Floristry
- Forestry & Arboriculture
- Horticulture
- Inclusive Learning and Development
- Motor Vehicle