Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £24,000 to £50,000Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)
Any of these strengthens your application.
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Where this can take you
With experience you could become a farm consultant, advising other farms in areas like new technology, developments in feed and fertilisers and diversification.