Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture *

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Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture *

Kingston Maurward College
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Description

This couse provides the practical skills and knowledge that will help you gain employment in agriculture and the countryside. You will acquire a wide range of knowledge, practical skills and industry experience from both your studies and work experience on a local farm. The course includes husbandry of crops and livestock, estate skills and machinery operation.

Formerly the First Diploma in Agriculture.

Course Content

The course consists of the following units:

  • Farm animal production
  • Agricultural combinable and forage crop production
  • Practical Land-based skills
  • Land-based machinery operation
  • Industry and organisations
  • Work - related experience

3 days per week and undertake work experience…

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This couse provides the practical skills and knowledge that will help you gain employment in agriculture and the countryside. You will acquire a wide range of knowledge, practical skills and industry experience from both your studies and work experience on a local farm. The course includes husbandry of crops and livestock, estate skills and machinery operation.

Formerly the First Diploma in Agriculture.

Course Content

The course consists of the following units:

  • Farm animal production
  • Agricultural combinable and forage crop production
  • Practical Land-based skills
  • Land-based machinery operation
  • Industry and organisations
  • Work - related experience

3 days per week and undertake work experience within a local farming business two days per week. The course is delivered by lectures, practical instruction, demonstration and visits. Approximately half the time in college involves practical work.

Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays (TBC)

Additional Qualifications

Functional skills in numeracy and literacy will also be developed - the level will depend upon your qualifications at entry. The Level 2 Diploma is the equivalent of 4 GCSEs at Grades A*-C. Additional qualifications include NPTC Certificate of Competence in Tractor Driving and Related Operations, First Aid and Manual Handling.

Entry Requirements

Interest and enthusiasm in farming and the countryside and the ability to cope with written work. English and Maths GCSEs at Grade D.

Next Step?/Employment

Level 3 Diploma in Agriculture or Work Based Learning (Apprenticeships).

Start Date

September 2013

Cost

Full Time Further EducationYour learning is FREE if you are a UK or EU student, aged under 19 years on 31st August in the academic year you start your course.

Aged over 19? Please contact us for details.

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