Free Level 2 Agriculture Course in York. Classes run at Askham Bryan College, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year and covers livestock production, crop production, machinery operation, estate skills, and plant and animal science. You'll combine practical sessions with theory work, and one day a week is spent on a work placement. This broad agriculture qualification gives you a solid grounding in the industry and prepares you for further study or entry-level work in the sector.
Who this course is for
For those looking for an entry level course in Agriculture
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills in livestock production and animal care
You'll learn about crop production and arable practices
You'll operate and maintain agricultural machinery
You'll build estate management and land skills
You'll study plant and animal science
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to agricultural settings
You'll gain hands-on experience through a weekly work placement
How you will learn
Learning combines practical sessions on site with classroom-based theory work. One day a week is spent on a work placement to develop your practical skills in a real working environment. The course also includes visits to farms, agricultural shows, and industry demonstrations. Assessment includes a multiple choice health and safety exam alongside practical and theory-based elements.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Askham Bryan College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Farm worker, supporting day-to-day livestock and crop operations
Agricultural labourer, working across a range of farm tasks
Groundsperson, maintaining land and estate areas
Livestock assistant, caring for animals on farms or estates
Crop production operative, supporting arable farming work
Machinery operator, handling tractors and agricultural equipment
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture (Livestock) at Askham Bryan College, specialising in animal husbandry and farm management
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture (Arable), focusing on crop production and arable systems
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Farm Mechanisation, for those interested in agricultural machinery and engineering
Completing this level 2 agriculture qualification puts you in a strong position to move into any of these Level 3 programmes and specialise in the area that suits you.
