BTEC Level 2 Agriculture Course in Weymouth. Classes run at Weymouth College, full-time during the day. It may be free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 to 25, fees may apply, though government funding or a student loan could be available depending on your circumstances. This one-year Pearson Edexcel BTEC agriculture course covers crop and livestock husbandry, farm machinery operation, plant and soil science, and estate maintenance. You'll also complete a work placement of at least 150 hours on a local farm. Assessment is entirely assignment-based, with no formal exams.
Who this course is for
Further Education Students
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grade 3/D or above, including English and maths OR successful completion of a Level 1 Diploma achieved at a Merit, in a relevant vocational subject and working towards Level 1 Functional Skills. , , Some farming experience before commencing the course is essential, as is the ability to cope with written work. , , A work placement for at least 150 hours will need to be completed in the year. , , Attitude to learning is also considered., ,
What you will learn
You'll operate and maintain farm machinery to industry standards.
You'll develop skills in livestock husbandry, including the care of animals.
You'll learn grass and forage crop production techniques.
You'll study plant and soil science to understand how crops grow.
You'll practise estate maintenance and land management skills.
You'll gain hands-on industry experience through a supervised work placement.
You'll develop your English and maths alongside your agricultural studies.
How you will learn
All assessment is assignment-based. There are no formal examinations. You'll demonstrate your skills and knowledge through practical and written coursework linked to real industry practice. Classroom sessions at Weymouth College are delivered full-time during the day. You'll also complete a work placement of at least 150 hours over the year, putting your learning into practice on a working farm.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Weymouth College will confirm anything else you need before you start. Some farming experience before the course begins is essential.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Tractor driver, operating machinery on farms and estates.
Herdsperson or shepherd, managing and caring for livestock.
General farm worker, supporting day-to-day agricultural operations.
Crop production worker, growing and harvesting field crops.
Estate maintenance operative, maintaining land and rural properties.
What you could study next
Level 3 Agriculture Course, the natural next step if you want to deepen your knowledge and move into supervisory or specialist roles in farming.
Level 2 Land-Based Engineering, if machinery operation is where your interest lies.
An apprenticeship in agriculture or land-based industries, combining paid work with further training toward a recognised qualification.
