OCN NI Level 3 Diploma in Agricultural Business Development
3.1 Agriculture
OCN NI Level 3 Diploma in Agricultural Business Development
Qualification Code
601/8985/X
Review date
31/03/2026
Min age
16
Level
L3
Credits
39
Qualification Information
The OCN NI Level 3 Agricultural Business Development qualifications have been designed for learners interested in developing skills and knowledge in the areas of plant/animal production and health, farm health and safety, farm business management and Information Technology. The qualifications will promote training within the agricultural industry and provide skills and knowledge for farmers to perform successfully in working life and keep up to date with the technical knowledge needed to sustain and develop their farm businesses into the future.In order to achieve this qualification, the learner must achieve a total of 39 credits. This consists of both mandatory units (9 credits), plus any 30 credits from the optional units.
Individual Units
| Individual Units | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Health and Welfare | L3 | 6 Credits | View |
| Energy Efficiency on Farms | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Farm Business Management | L3 | 6 Credits | View |
| Farmyard Planning | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Health and Safety on the Farm | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Human Resource Management in Farm Businesses | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Land Management | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Personal Development and Communication Skills | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Plant Health - Integrated Pest Management | L3 | 6 Credits | View |
| Technical Efficiency – Crops and Horticulture | L3 | 6 Credits | View |
| Technical Efficiency – Livestock Production | L3 | 6 Credits | View |
| Using Information Technology to Improve Farm Business Performance | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
Available Centres
| College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise | View |