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BTSA in Agronomy and Sustainable Crop Production

Level 5

Duration2 years

Level

Post-A-Levels

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Plants and Horticulture - Business, Administration, Management and Consultancy

BTSA in Agronomy and Sustainable Crop Production

Level 5

Duration2 years

Level

Post-A-Levels

Inscription

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Genech site

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Apprenticeship
Lesquin site

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The training

Diplôme d’État de Niveau 5, délivré par le Ministère de l’Agriculture et de la Souveraineté Alimentaire. Enregistré au RNCP en date du 01/09/2023, sous le numéro 36936.
Objectives

The BTSA in Agronomy and Sustainable Crops trains professionals capable of innovating in the fields of plant production, experimentation and agricultural advisory services, in response to the challenges of the agro-ecological transition.

  • Training in agricultural innovation in the fields of research, experimentation, crop production and advice
  • Understand and manage crop production (industrial and vegetable crops), from seed production to their valorisation within supply chains
  • Mastering agronomic basics by placing soil health at the heart of technical and strategic decisions
  • Analyse environmental issues and integrate societal expectations into production systems
  • Develop strong scientific, technical and interpersonal skills through practical professional scenarios
  • Develop the mindset of a technician-adviser capable of supporting farmers in the agroecological transition
School

Year 1

Semester 1:

  • EU 1.1: Crop husbandry and production context
  • EU 1.2: Keeping informed about social issues
  • EU 1.3: The advisor's profession in a transitioning agriculture

Semester 2:

  • EC 2.1: Supervised Project
  • UE 2.2: Understanding the socio-economic reality of the contemporary world
  • EC 2.3: Managing crops according to economic and health contexts

Year 2

Term 3:

  • Module 3.1: Monitoring and implementation of a crop production trial
  • EU 3.2: Corporate Strategy
  • EU 3.3: Opening up to territorial opportunities

Term 4:

  • UE 4.1 : Connaître et argumenter des questions de société
  • UE 4.2: Providing advice at plot level
  • Unit 4.3: Advising and supporting change in a crop production system

Unité facultative : Valoriser les acquis d’un engagement étudiants

Local Initiative Modules (EIL) common to all BTSA courses:

  • A marketing approach to a product or service
  • How to harness all the resources available to support business start-ups in the Hauts-de-France region
  • Diversification of the agricultural business
  • Innovative approaches to infrastructure provision in line with the transitions
  • Negotiation technique
  • Topography and geomatics

The specific EIL for the BTSA ACD:

  • Seed and territory in specialised production
Apprenticeship
  • B1: Engaging with the modern world
  • B2: Personal and Professional Project Development
  • B3: Communicating in various situations and contexts
  • B4: Manage crop production within a cropping system
  • B5: Conducting experiments
  • B6: Organise the production activity
  • B7: Design a high-performing cropping system
  • B8: Managing technical change

Deux voix possibles : la formation initiale et l'apprentissage

School

13 à 16 semaines de stage en France ou à l’étranger :

  • Minimum of 3 weeks on a farm (1st year)
  • Minimum of 8 weeks' work experience in plant production: seed companies, cooperatives, merchant businesses, Chambers of Agriculture, experimental centres, technical institutes, etc. (1st year)
  • 1 week in agriculture innovation groups (2nd year)
  • Customisable internship of 1 week minimum, based on the student's ambitions and career plan (in 1st and/or 2nd year)

APPRENTICESHIP

On average 15 days in a training centre, then 15 days in the company

School
  • Des mises en situation professionnelles régulières tout au long de la formation.
  • Des équipements pédagogiques à taille réelle : exploitation agricole, laboratoires, dont un laboratoire de culture in vitro, et complexe horticole.
  • Un réseau professionnel solide : partenariats avec les entreprises semencières et réseau actif de professionnels et d’anciens élèves depuis 1987.
  • Une pédagogie par projets : des projets concrets menés en lien avec des commanditaires, favorisant l’autonomie et le travail en équipe.
  • An expansion into international markets : un accompagnement individualisé et un pôle international facilitant la recherche de stages en France et à l’étranger.
  • Une préparation à l’insertion professionnelle : participation à des forums, job datings et salons de l’installation.
  • Des possibilités de poursuite d’études : le module Forma+ pour préparer l’entrée en école d’ingénieurs.
  • Des options variées : mécanique, soudure, TOEIC, pilotage de drone, formation de piégeur, sport universitaire…
  • Des certifications complémentaires : certificat Voltaire et autres outils utiles aux métiers du secteur.
ApprentissagE
  • Des apprentissages concrets et actifs : visites d’entreprises et d’exploitations agricoles, observations aux champs, travaux pratiques et mises en situation professionnelles au centre de formation.
  • Des pédagogies variées : apprentissage par problème, projets thématiques, travaux de groupe et échanges de savoirs entre apprenants.
  • Des équipements numériques adaptés : un équipement numérique pour chaque apprenant
  • Un lien étroit avec l’entreprise : suivi des activités de l’apprenti grâce au livret d’apprentissage, aux bilans semestriels et aux visites en entreprise.
  • Une ouverture sur le monde professionnel : visites d’entreprises et participation à des salons professionnels.
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Our strengths

Three complementary campuses (Genech, Lesquin, Bavay), welcoming halls of residence, a vibrant student life and unique learning environments.

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Find out all about our international activities on our dedicated page:

Farm, greenhouses, laboratory, technical workshops… discover all our educational workshops, which serve as genuine technical facilities for learning in real-world conditions.

What next?

Further study

  • Professional and general Bachelor's degrees (Bachelor's + 3 years): agronomy, environment, management, law
  • Bachelor's degrees (European or degree level): business, agronomy, agronomical engineering, management
  • Specialisation certificates (CS): technical specialisation in agriculture or livestock farming
  • Engineering or specialist colleges: agronomy, environmental studies, life sciences
  • Post-BTS further training: sales, consultancy, agricultural distribution, management

career prospects

  • Trials Officer,
  • Plant laboratory technician, breeding assistant, …
  • Arable crops adviser, technical sales representative,...
  • Company director, farmer
  • Crop Manager

Information

practices

Tariffs

School

  • Non-resident student: from €156 per month
  • Student residing at the Institute: from €342 per month

* Base rate including family contributions and/or meals and/or accommodation depending on the learner's status. Additional fees not included. Payable over 10 months.

APPRENTICESHIP

For 12 months: £XX

(Training costs are covered by OPCOs and funding obtained by the CFA. There is therefore no remaining cost for the apprentice and the company.).

Find the breakdown of training costs on our dedicated page

Bursaries: check our dedicated page to find out about the financial support available depending on your situation.

Read the terms and conditions of sale

  • Recent school-leavers with a baccalaureate looking to move into agronomy, plant production and agroecology
  • Students retraining for careers in agriculture and plant sciences
  • Holding at least a degree in Level 4 (A-level)
  • For apprenticeships: aged between 16 and 29 (exemptions possible in certain situations)

School

  • Applicants apply via the Parcoursup platform
  • Admission based on academic record (grades + motivation)

APPRENTICESHIP

  • Application via Parcoursup or directly with the institution
  • One-to-one interview and placement test
  • Entry onto the training course is conditional upon validation and signature of the apprenticeship contract

School

Continuous assessment certification exams

APPRENTICESHIP

  • Ongoing certification assessments
  • Final exams
  • Premises: Fire safety regulations for public buildings (ERP) – Premises accessible to people with reduced mobility
  • Possible academic guidance and adaptation, mentored by a disability officer
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