Diploma in Agriculture Level 2

This course is for young people who are considering a career in agriculture/horticulture, and are concerned with conservation and the environment.

This programme is designed to enable students to acquire the basic skills with the necessary technical
grounding for them to provide a useful contribution in their employment within the industry. In order to reflect this aim the programme content includes:
- Arable crop production
- Livestock production
- Business management
- Estate skills
- Land based machinery
- Work experience
- ICT functional skills

Find out more about our agriculture courses here

End Qualification:

NPTC Level 2 Agriculture

Entry Requirements:

Interview required

Normally 4 GCSEs at grade D or above (with at least one grade C from either science, English or mathematics). Progression is encouraged from Level 1 qualifications.

For some students an agreement will be reached to comply with an academic contract from the start of the course.

Assessment:

This course is continually assessed by a combination of written tests, project and assignment work and demonstration of competence in a range of practical skills.

Progression from this course:

Students who successfully complete the programme may progress to the Extended Diploma in Agriculture or related subject, or full-time employment with continued access to further education.
Employment opportunities depend on skills achieved. Possible employment as a trainee farm worker or working with local authorities, environmental groups, nature reserves, national parks or into one of the ancillary industries at trainee level.

Locations:

Cambridge Campus (Milton) - CB24 6DB

Duration:

1 Year

Start times:

September 2013

How to Apply:

Please apply online using the general college application form

Course Costs:

All students on full-time courses will need to pay a materials / resources fee. Details will be provided before enrolment. If you are under 19 on 31st August in the year you begin your programme, you will not have to pay tuition or registration fees for your course. For students aged 19 or over, there will be a tuition fee (depends on the course) for each year of the course as well as a registration fee (which includes exam fees). However, many students will be eligible for reduced fees and / or financial support towards the costs. Click here for detailed information. Please contact Student Services if you have further queries.

Additional Information:

If you are aged 19 or over, you may be eligible to apply to the college's learner support fund for financial support with the costs associated with your studies. For more details, please click here or contact student services on 01553 815271 (King's Lynn campus) or 01945 582561 (Isle campus) or 01223 860701 (Cambridge campus)