Level 2 - BTEC Technical Diploma in Agriculture
| Subject Area: | Course code: | Course Type: |
| Agriculture | AG237A01/25/1 | Further Education |
- Level 2 - BTEC Technical Diploma in Agriculture
- Course Information
- Overview
- Dates & Fees
- Materials Required
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Course Information
This one-year course provides the practical skills and knowledge that will help you gain employment in agriculture. You will acquire a wide range of knowledge, practical skills and industry experience from both your studies and work experience on a local farm. The course includes husbandry of crops, livestock, estate skills, farm machinery operations and maintenance.
The course is specially designed to develop practical skills and produce students who are able to operate machinery and look after livestock and crops to a high standard.
Overview
Qualification
- Level 2 Agriculture
Course Content
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Health and safety for land-based industries
Agricultural machinery operation
Crop husbandry
Farm animal production
Farm estate maintenance
Physiology of plants and animals
English and maths
Additional qualifications that may be available (subject to satisfactory attendance and completion of assignments) include City & Guilds (NPTC) Certificate of Competence in Tractor Driving and Related Operations. First Aid and Manual Handling are also taught. Much of the training towards these qualifications is included within the course and in most cases only assessment fees need to be paid by students wishing to achieve these additional qualifications.
Entry Requirements
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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.
Next Steps
- Learners may wish to progress onto a Level 3 course in Agriculture; an Apprenticeship in Agriculture or employment.
Career Opportunities
- Employment opportunities could see you working as a tractor driver, herdsperson/shepherd, general farm worker, agricultural technician, working for an agricultural contractor, harvest worker or assistant dairy person.
Dates & Fees
Dates & Times| Start date: | End date: | Start time: | End time: |
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| 08-Sep-2025 | 19-Jun-2026 | 9.30 a.m. | 3.45 p.m. |
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| Full Time |
| Day of the week | Number of sessions |
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| Various | 105 |
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There are no course fees for eligible students aged 16-18. Students aged 19-25 may also be eligible for government funding or a student loan depending on their circumstances. |
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Assessment fees for some additional qualifications - usually between £70 and £150 per qualification for certificates of competence such as Tractor Driving. For some additional qualifications a contribution towards the cost of training may also be required. Uniform - Kingston Maurward polo shirt. Other optional uniform includes a KMC gilet, jumper and waterproof coat. A range of trips are planned throughout the year. |
Materials Required
Basic stationery: calculator, pens, paper and lever arch files.
All our learners are expected to wear a KMC-branded polo shirt and clothing suitable for the environment, weather and time of year for all practical/outdoor/workshop tasks.
Protective navy blue overalls, steel toe-capped work boots and a hi-viz yellow tabard are mandatory for all practical activities across the college estate. Steel toe-capped wellington boots are also mandatory for livestock tasks.
Access to IT equipment at home and at college.
Tetanus vaccination is recommended.