1. Welcome at Bygholm Agricultural College

2. Vision of Bygholm Agricultural College
To develop engaged, competent and visionary farmers and managers for the agricultural business, nationally as well as internationally.
To qualify students to work in a profession and provide the basis for further education, while also contributing to the students' personal and social development.

3. We educate based on Danish farming =Strongly export oriented farming
…e.g. the pig production…

4. We educate based on Danish farming =Strong knowledge chain

5. We educate based on Danish farming = Highly efficient production
DAIRY FARMS
No. of farms
3419
Average data
Milking cows
158 heads
Milk, quota per farm
1450 tonnes
Milk, kg
9663 kg/cow
Milk, fat
410 kg/yr, 4.21%
Milk, protein
337 kg/yr, 3.49%
72% 8%
12% 1%
Average Danish dairy farm (2014 data)

6. We educate based on Danish farming =Highly efficient production
SOW FARM 2014
75% quartile
No. of sows
775
Live born pr. litter
16.2
Weaned pr annual sow
32.0
Total piglet mortality, %
19.6
WEANER FARM 2014
7-30 kg 75% quartile
No. of pigs produced
18158
Daily gain, g/day
476
Mortality, %
2.4
FINISHER FARM 2014
kg 75% quartile
7859
983
Meat %
60.5
PIG FARMS TOTAL (2014)
Farms in total
3855
Sow farms
434
Integrated
1454
Finisher farms
1746
Danish pig farm performance (2014), 25% best farms

7. The educational system and our programmes

8. Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Denmark

9. Our programmes and EQF Level Title Duration NQF (EQF) 1
Farmers assistant
2 yrs 3 2
Skilled farmer
+ 1 yr 5-11 months 4
Farm production manager
+ 20 weeks
Farm business manager 5
Agro economist
Typical age at enrollment: 16 years after 10 year compulsory primary and lower secondary

10. Routes into agricultural VET
Primary + lower secondary (0.-9. grade)
EUX: VET+general upper secondary
highly-motivated students aiming at obtaining access to higher education along with a vocational qualification
Special pathways for students with a practical approach to learning

11. Basic farmer’s education: A sandwich
School periods and Work Based Learning (WBL)

12. Level 1 and 2
Skilled farmer
Farmer assistant

13. Level 1 Farmer assistant, EQF3 Learning outcome
The qualified person will be able to:
perform ordinary tasks for livestock and be responsible for the practical feeding.
ascertain the most ordinary signs of illness of livestock and participate in tasks for oestrus and reproduction processes.
perform ordinarily occurring practical tasks with establishing, tending and harvesting of agricultural crops.
handle chemicals and use and calibrate spraying material in practice.
use, operate and maintain ordinarily selected machines and technical installations as well as maintain agricultural buildings.
Programme level:
Only competences
Skills and knowledge described on course/subject level

14. Level 2 Skilled farmer, EQF4
Three specializations
Plants
Acricultural equipment operator
Livestock

15. Level 2 Skilled farmer (plants), EQF4 Learning outcome
The qualified person will be able to:
plan and perform tasks with the establishment, tending and harvesting of agricultural crops as well as observe and react to pests and deficiency diseases.
contribute to the preparation of field, fertilising and spraying plans as well as plan and perform spraying tasks for agricultural crops.
participate in the planning and execution of wildlife and nature management.
use, operate and maintain larger and complicated machinery and technical installations that are used for the cultivating, transport and storage of agricultural crops.

16. Level 2 Skilled farmer (livestock), EQF4 Learning outcome
The qualified person will be able to:
perform the daily tending of livestock, assess fodder quality as well as plan and be responsible for the feeding of selected livestock.
participate in the preparation of breeding plans for selected livestock and will have knowledge of the animals' reproduction conditions and estimated breeding value.
act appropriately in connection with prevention and treatment of illnesses in selected livestock.
assess the layout and dimensioning of a production plant for commercial livestock in relation to the animals' natural behaviour, welfare and productivity.
use, operate and maintain complicated machinery and technical installations as well as other production equipment that is used for livestock.

17. Skilled farmer is not enough… –top-up on management
Skilled farmer + 3 semesters = 5 (6) years
-> Level 3: Production manager (EQF4)
-> level 4: Farm-business manager (EQF4)
-> level 5: Agro Economist (EQF5)

18. Level 3-5, learning objectives
organize and conduct an agricultural production based on insight into biology, production techniques and economy,
analyze and evaluate agricultural production and use this to implement changes in daily production,
take responsibility for managing, developing and motivating farm staff and train young people who are under education in agriculture,
Level 4
establish and develop an agricultural enterprise based on a resource-oriented approach using knowledge about biology, production techniques and economy,
perform the general management of the farm business through organizational plans and personnel policies
communicate professionally with agriculture company's stakeholders,
Level 5
develop a long term strategic plan for the farm business based on the national and international economy and politics,
prepare a marketing plan and define the sales strategy for an agricultural company's total production,
undertake project management, networking and innovative work in agriculture's production areas,
develop personal leadership skills and act in an agricultural policy environment
Manage and develop
a whole farm business (staff, economy)
a production unit (optimization)
Leadership and business strategy

19. Career options in Danish agriculture

20. Now let’s look at a specific case: Specialization in crop production, all the way from basic course to
….but first……………

21. Learning objectives defined at three levels of performance
Beginner (B)
Can solve a problem and perform an activity in a familiar situation or from a known problem or perform a more complex activity under supervision.
Emphasis is on personal competence to understand the fundamental knowledge and skills areas of the program and competence to develop responsibility and foundation for continued learning. Foundation of autonomy in problem solving.
Experienced (E)
Can plan and carry out a task or activity or solve a problem in routine- like or familiar situation & condition, individually and in partnership with others.
Emphasis is on the personal competence to independently understand more complex issues and to communicate with others about their resolution. Further emphasis on flexibility and adaptability.
Advanced (A)
Can assess a problem, plan, solve and complete a task or activity or solve a problem also in non-routine situations - alone or in collaboration with others - taking into account the nature of the task.
Emphasis is on the personal competence to take independent responsibility and show initiative and competence to formulate and solve professional and social tasks and problems. Additional emphasis is on sense of quality and creativity.
Perform more independently
Understand more complex matters
Communicate and cooperate
Perform in familiar situation
Founding learning ability and autonomy
Perform in non-routine situation, alone or in collaboration
Independent responsibility to solve professional and social tasks
Initiative and creativity

22. Progression, courses related to crop production
Module
EQF
Courses (performance level)
Performance level
Weeks
Basic course 3
Various titles B -
WBL1
Various practical training
(52)
1. Main course
Crop protection 1+4
Crop production
Machines (field)
Organic farming E 1
1,5 2
WBL2 4
E/A
(60)
2. Main course
Planning of crop production
Special crop´s production
Crop protection 2+3 A 7
Production manager
Production economy
Production management 10
Farm business man.
Production development
Business economy 8
8,5
Agro economist 5
Strategy and innovation
Final project 6

23. Case: Crop production course, during basic course (EQF3)
Student can
perform simple tasks upon instruction to establish and cultivate common crops based on basic knowledge of
soils and soil processes
general growth processes, the cycle of nature, growth conditions and ecology
use common machines and technical installations upon instruction, including participation in the daily maintenance,
Do practical work related to livestock and crop production with respect of proper work safety

24. Case: Crop production during first farm placement, WBL1 (EQF3)
Able to
undertake common practical tasks related to crop production
Carry out tending and monitoring harvestable crops
Be in charge of harvesting one or more cash crops and fodder crops
Handle agricultural chemicals upon instruction

25. Case: Crop production course during 1. main course (EQF3)
13 specific learning outcomes, student has knowledge of e.g.:
plant anatomy and physiology
Fertilization and crop protection (planning of application and use of equipment)
Participate in production planning .
Be able to read and apply plans in operation
necessary growth conditions
Cropping strategies and techniques (e.g. crop rotation)
Soil conditions and tillage
Environmental impact

26. Case: Crop production during second farm placement period, WBL2 (EQF3)
Able to
Plan and carry out tasks to establish a crop
Be in charge of tending and monitoring harvestable crops
Evaluate weed density and ascertain pest attacks
Decide on crop protection measures (incl. choose relevant pesticide and dosis)
Handle agricultural chemicals + adjust and use spraying equipment

27. Case: Crop production course during 2. main course (EQF4)
13 specific learning outcomes, student can account for e.g.:
Plant characteristics and growth conditions of common crops
Crop nutrient needs and correct application of fertilizers and manures
Harvest, transport and post-harvest operations
Relevant legislation and rules
Crop breeding methods and seed production
Crop protection throughout season, common crops
Development and application of fertilization schemes

28. Now we turn to: Subjects in our programmes
Ready for some pie talk….?

29. Basic course (20-40 weeks, EQF3)

30. 1. main course (16 weeks, EQF3)

31. 2. main course (20 weeks, EQF3)

32. Production manager (20 weeks, EQF4)

33. Farm business manager (20 weeks, EQF4)

34. Agro economist (20 weeks, EQF5)

35. Thank you for your attention  Please contact us if you have any questions or comments…