Agriculture Level 2

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At a glance

Full Time
1 Year
Gelli Aur Campus

This course is aimed at those who have some experience of practical farming.

It has elements of both plant and animal science, animal husbandry, machinery and environmental aspects through estate skills, which shows the wide range of knowledge needed to work within a farming business.

You will take part in a mixture of practical and classroom teaching.

As part of the course there is a compulsory work experience element which will help develop skills and improve employment within the land-based industry.

As part of the programme, learners will also complete numeracy and literacy essential skill qualifications. Opportunities will also be provided for GCSEs in English and maths, which will be essential to continue onto level three.

Programme Features

Excellent resources and facilities
Mix of practical and theory lessons
Excellent range of visits and guest speakers
Equivalent to four GCSEs
Course includes work experience
Staff expertise and support

Programme content

Health and safety for the land-based industries
Agricultural Machinery
Crop Husbandry
Farm Animal Production
Farm estate maintenance
Plant and Animal science
Working in the Agricultural Industry

Progression and employment

Successful completion of the course at merit level or above will qualify students to progress to other courses at level three. The course gives comprehensive practical training for those who wish to enter practical farming and provides an excellent base knowledge for apprenticeships.

Method of assessment

Assessment of the course includes externally set formal exams, written assessments and practical assessments aimed to test your knowledge and practical skills.

This qualification is available to be assessed through the medium of English only.

Entry requirements

You will be required to have:

A level one qualification at a merit level or above or
Four GCSEs at grades A* to E with at least one GCSE at grade A* to C in Welsh, English or mathematics.
You must also have a successful interview and show a passion for agriculture and have the appropriate agricultural experience.

Additional costs

All learners are required to pay an administration fee of £25 prior to enrolment.

Learners are expected to provide their own steel toe capped wellington boots, safety boots, overalls and waterproofs for practical sessions.

You will need to provide your own stationery and may also incur costs if the department arranges educational visits.