City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma Agriculture (FT)

City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma Agriculture

Course Length: 1 year

Venue:
Myerscough College (Preston)

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Brief Description of the Course:

(NB. All programmes are based on credit accumulation. Each unit of study is worth either 5 or 10 credits towards the total amount needed to achieve the qualification)

This Level 2 introductory course will provide a comprehensive introduction to agriculture and the Land-Based Industries. It is extremely popular with school leavers who wish to combine a practical based training programme with sound theoretical knowledge. You will gain a broad understanding of agriculture, with a view to progressing to one of our Level 3 Diploma courses, or to start work in the agricultural/land-based industry.

Entry Criteria:

Students are normally aged 16 or over with a minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade D or above to include English Language or equivalent qualifications.

List of Units:

¨ Introduction to Farm Animal Production

¨ Participate in Providing Estate Maintenance

¨ Introduction to Landbased Machinery Operations

¨ Tractor Driving

¨ Introduction to Animal and Plant Biology

¨ Environmental and Land-based Business

¨ Undertake Work Related Experience in the Land-based Industries

Assessments:

Study will be a mixture of classroom based theory and practical sessions and some work out on the farms and the College estate. You will have the chance to also study a module on tractor driving. Work experience, often carried out on the College farm, is a mandatory part of this study programme.

You will also have the opportunity to study additional qualifications aimed at developing your personal and professional skills.

Possible Careers / Jobs:

Assistant stockperson, assistant tractor-driver, general farm worker, estate worker

Progression:

There is opportunity for progression onto the Level 3 Diploma courses including Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeships if you gain the required grade at Level 2, complete your Functional Skills and have a good Tutor reference.

Additional Qualifications:

· ASDAN Level 2 Award in Personal Effectiveness

· ASCENTIS Level 1 Award in Managing Personal Finance

Industrial / Work Experience:

Work experience is a mandatory element of this study programme and as such you will be expected to work in an agriculture environment.

Special Requirements:

1 Specialist Clothing and Equipment:

¨ Steel toe-capped boots/wellington boots

¨ Protective overalls

¨ Waterproof coat and leggings.

To apply for this course please select the coloured tab, relating to the centre you wish to study at, on the right hand side of this screen. You can save your progress if you prefer to do it in stages but you must complete all sections of the form.

Special Education Needs and Disability Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate student needs and to provide appropriate support to enable successful completion of the course of study. Where necessary students will be asked for evidence to help identify appropriate adjustments.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.