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Level 2 Agriculture Course in Budleigh Salterton

Cost£1,709.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Agriculture Course in Budleigh Salterton. Classes run at Bicton College, full-time during the day.

You'll study crops, livestock, and farm machinery, applying your learning through seasonal tasks such as fencing, calving, and shearing. The course also covers farm business management and how farms stay profitable. It typically takes one year to complete. To apply, you'll normally need three or more GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, including English or Maths at Grade 4.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Technical Certificate in Agriculture.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal if you want to build confidence and practical capability in mixed agriculture while learning the science behind farming decisions. You’ll study crops livestock and machinery and apply learning through real seasonal tasks such as fencing calving and shearing. The programme introduces business management and farm profitability so you understand how farms stay sustainable. It suits learners aiming to progress to a more technical course or enter the sector through employment or an apprenticeship.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers

  • Three or more GCSEs at Grade 3 or 4 including English and/or Maths at Grade 4, or successful completion of a relevant Level 1 qualification and English and/or Maths at Grade 4 or equivalent.

Entry requirements for existing learners with the Cornwall College Group

  • Successful completion of previous course and maths and/or English GCSE at grade 4 or above and the other at grade 3 or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to care for livestock, including tasks such as calving and shearing.
  • You'll study crop production and how to manage arable land through the seasons.
  • You'll operate and maintain common farm machinery safely.
  • You'll carry out practical fencing and other seasonal farm tasks.
  • You'll explore the science behind farming decisions, including soil and plant health.
  • You'll study farm business management and how to keep a farm financially sustainable.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and hands-on practical work. Assessment is through assignments, practical tasks, and observations carried out over the year. You'll apply your skills in real seasonal farming activities, giving you direct experience of working on the land.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bicton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Farm worker, carries out daily livestock and crop tasks on a farm.
  • Farmer, manages land, animals, and farm business operations.
  • Agricultural technician, supports machinery and crop management on larger farms.
  • Livestock assistant, works with cattle, sheep, or pigs on a commercial holding.
  • Groundsworker, maintains land and outdoor environments in a rural setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture, a deeper study of farming science and business for those aiming to manage or run a farm.
  • Level 3 NVQ in Agriculture, a work-based qualification that builds practical competence recognised by employers.
  • Higher National Certificate in Agriculture, for those looking to move into farm management or agricultural consultancy.
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