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Free Level 2 Agriculture Course in Beverley

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Agriculture Course in Beverley. Classes run at Bishop Burton College, full-time during the day. The course covers both plant and animal production, alongside estate maintenance and machinery operations. You'll spend around 60% of your time on practical work, and you'll need to complete over 300 hours of off-site work experience as part of the programme. The course runs for one year, starting in September 2026. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, preferably including English and Maths, or a Level 1 qualification in a related subject, plus a satisfactory reference.

Who this course is for

Please see our website for more details on this and other courses.

What you will learn

  • You'll study farm animal production and livestock care.
  • You'll learn about crop production and arable farming practices.
  • You'll develop skills in estate maintenance and land management.
  • You'll operate and understand agricultural machinery.
  • You'll gain hands-on experience through over 300 hours of off-site work placement.
  • You'll study English and Maths if you haven't already achieved grade 4 at GCSE.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through a mix of practical assessments, written assessments, and blended learning activities. You'll normally attend college three days a week, with the remainder of your study programme built around work experience in an agriculture-related setting. You'll need to arrange your work placement before the course starts if possible.

What you will need to bring

Bishop Burton College requires you to bring the following:

  • High-visibility jacket or bib
  • Overalls
  • Steel toe cap boots
  • Wellington boots
  • Waterproofs
  • Lab coat
  • Notepad and pens
  • Smartphone or laptop

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Arable or livestock farm assistant, supporting day-to-day farm operations.
  • Animal control officer, managing wildlife or domestic animal issues.
  • Agricultural equipment officer, maintaining and operating farm machinery.
  • Farm caretaker, overseeing the upkeep of farm buildings and land.
  • Groundskeeper, maintaining outdoor spaces and green areas.
  • Landscape officer, managing land for environmental or aesthetic purposes.

What you could study next

After completing this agriculture qualification, you can progress to the Level 3 in Agriculture at Bishop Burton College. A Level 3 agriculture qualification opens doors to more senior roles on farms and in land management, and can also support applications to higher education courses in agriculture, environmental science, or rural business management.

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