Smallholding Management (Level 3) Diploma Course

A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain a Level 3 Diploma in Smallholding Management. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning Diploma in Smallholding Management is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for an exam or career through home study. What's more, because the distance learning Level 3 Diploma in Smallholding Management course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

This Quality Assured Level 3 Diploma course is aimed at those with an interest in running a smallholding, either in an employment capacity, or simply for pleasure, or to live a self-sufficient lifestyle.

The course will provide students with a sound understanding of all aspects involved with managing your own small hold, ranging from designing the build right through to marketing your service.

Course Key Topics

The Level 3 Diploma in Smallholding Management is divided into ten comprehensive modules.

Module 1 - Introduction to Smallholding Management
Module 2 - Building design
Module 3 - Livestock selection and Management Part 1
Module 4 - Livestock selection and Management Part 2
Module 5 - Grassland Management
Module 6 - Machinery and Equipment
Module 7 - Growing Vegetables, Fruit and Flowers
Module 8 - Financial Management
Module 9 - Marketing and General Management
Module 10 - Ethical and Environmental Issues

Home Study Tutor Support

You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete Smallholding Management Diploma. You will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

What's more, you'll have access to the online student portal, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.

Course Assessments

When you have completed the programme, your tutor needs to verify that you have worked through all parts of any Workbooks, Activities and Exercises successfully.

100% of the final mark is made up of an online multiple choice exam.

Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, you will be awarded your diploma by OLQA as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.

What's Included? What do I get when I enrol?

Your course fee covers everything you will need to successfully complete the Smallholding Management home study course and earn your diploma:

1. All textbooks, study folders, and/or online learning aids designed for distance learning
2. A full range of student services, including:

• Tutor marked assessments (TMAs)
• Access to the online student portal (Student Chat, Forums and Online Support Resources)
• NUS Extra Card (discounted membership)
• Comprehensive Study Guide & Study Plan
• Guide to Effective Study Techniques
• How to approach exams without fear

3. An accredited award upon successful course completion directly from the awarding body OLQA
4. One year's educational support by e-mail, post, fax or phone
5. Free postage and packaging for UK mainland students

All Students must be 16 years of age or above.

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Smallholding Management and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.

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