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Level 2 Agriculture Course in Witney

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

Level 2 Agriculture Course in Witney. Evening classes run at Common Leys Farm, full-time over one week. The course is free for some learners. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, with tuition currently set at £3,456 plus £80 for materials. You'll cover both theory and practical work, getting hands-on with sheep, cattle, pigs and poultry. To join, you'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English, maths and science, or a Level 1 pass in a related subject with equivalent English and maths.

Who this course is for

This course is designed to give you an excellent introduction to working in agriculture. The course has a good balance of theory and practical modules to help you learn and practice the skills needed to work in the farming industry. You will get hands on with the college sheep cattle pigs and poultry.

Entry requirements

4 GCSES at Grade 3 including English Maths and Science(Combined or Biology) OR a Level 1 pass in a related subject plus English or maths and both subjects must be at least grade 2 / Level 1 Functional Skills

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in handling and caring for livestock including sheep, cattle, pigs and poultry.
  • You'll learn the principles of crop and land management used in the farming industry.
  • You'll study health and safety practices relevant to agricultural work.
  • You'll understand animal health, welfare and husbandry.
  • You'll apply theoretical knowledge through hands-on practical sessions on a working farm.
  • You'll learn about the business and environmental context of modern farming.

How you will learn

Learning combines classroom theory with practical sessions at Common Leys Farm, giving you direct experience with livestock and farm operations. Assessment is through a mix of practical observation, assignments and written work. The balance of theory and practical modules means you build knowledge and apply it in real farm conditions throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Common Leys Farm will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Farm worker: general crop and livestock duties on a farm
  • Livestock assistant: day-to-day care of farm animals
  • Agricultural labourer: practical land and field work
  • Poultry farm worker: specialist care in poultry production
  • Dairy farm assistant: milking, feeding and herd management
  • Countryside ranger: land management and conservation work

What you could study next

After completing this Level 2 agriculture qualification, you could move on to a Level 3 Diploma in Agriculture for more advanced study of farm management and agronomy. A Level 3 qualification also opens routes into agricultural apprenticeships and supervisory roles on larger farming operations. If you're interested in the business side, a Level 3 in Rural Business Management is worth exploring.

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