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

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

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

You might be able to apply directly if you've got a qualification and experience in land-based engineering or servicing heavy plant equipment.

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
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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

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.