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About Agricultural Engineering

Why Study Agricultural Engineering at NKC Hadlow College? 

At Hadlow College, our Agricultural Engineering courses combine practical engineering skills with modern agricultural technology, preparing you for a career within the land-based engineering industry.

You'll learn from experienced tutors in our specialist agricultural engineering workshop and dedicated machinery training yard, gaining hands-on experience working with a wide range of agricultural machinery and equipment.

Throughout the course, you'll develop practical skills in:

  • Welding and fabrication
  • Machinery servicing and maintenance
  • Engine and transmission rebuild
  • Hydraulics and suspension systems
  • Diagnostics and fault finding
  • Machinery restoration projects
  • Agricultural machinery operation
  • Practical fieldwork

As part of your studies, you'll also have opportunities to attend local agricultural shows and industry events, helping you gain valuable real-world experience while building your confidence and practical skills.

Working closely with industry partners, including Crawfords, Haynes, Agwoods and Coppards, ensures you'll learn the skills and knowledge employers are looking for.

Whether you're beginning your engineering journey or preparing for employment or an apprenticeship, our supportive tutors and industry-focused approach will help you develop the confidence, technical knowledge and practical experience to achieve your goals.

Frequently Asked Questions 

  • What will I learn on an Agricultural Engineering course?

    Our Agricultural Engineering courses cover a wide range of practical and technical engineering skills, including: 

    • Welding and fabrication 
    • Machinery servicing and maintenance 
    • Engine and transmission rebuilds 
    • Hydraulics and suspension systems 
    • Machinery diagnostics 
    • Machinery restoration 
    • Agricultural machinery operation 
    • Practical workshop skills 

    Throughout the course, you'll combine hands-on workshop training with classroom-based theory, helping you develop the technical knowledge and practical skills needed for a career in Agricultural Engineering. 

  • What practical experience will I gain?

    You'll work on a wide range of agricultural machinery, complete machinery restoration projects and gain experience using our specialist workshop facilities and dedicated machinery training yard. 

    You'll also have opportunities to take part in agricultural events and local shows, allowing you to develop real-world industry experience while building your practical engineering skills. 

  • Do I need previous engineering experience?

    No. Our Agricultural Engineering courses at NKC Hadlow College are designed to help you build your knowledge and practical skills from the ground up. 

    You'll receive support throughout your studies as you gain confidence using industry-standard tools, equipment and agricultural machinery, regardless of your previous experience. 

  • What facilities will I use?

    You'll train in our specialist Agricultural Engineering workshop and dedicated machinery training yard, where you'll work with a wide range of agricultural machinery using industry-standard tools, equipment and engineering facilities. 

    These professional learning environments allow you to develop practical skills in realistic industry settings. 

  • Will I work on real agricultural machinery?

    Yes. Throughout your Agricultural Engineering course, you'll gain hands-on experience working with a variety of agricultural machinery used across the farming industry. 

    You'll learn how to service, repair, maintain and restore agricultural equipment while developing the practical skills and technical knowledge employers are looking for.