Level 1 - BTEC Introductory Diploma in Agriculture

Subject Area: Course code: Course Type:
Agriculture AG236A01/26/1 Further Education

Course Information

This one year programme offers a broad range of subjects alongside practical skill development. Assessment takes place throughout the year through practical assessments and written assignments.

This course enables applicants to develop the basic skills, knowledge and understanding needed to work in agriculture and the countryside, preparing them for employment within the industry or progression onto a more advanced course or apprenticeship.

Kingston Maurward Campus at Coastland College offers an ideal environment for students to develop agricultural and countryside skills alongside numeracy, literacy, IT and study skills, supported by expert guidance.

Overview

Qualification
  • Level 1 Agriculture
Course Content
  • Units covered may include:
    • Health and Safety for land-based industries
    • Farm animal husbandry
    • Machinery operation
    • Practical countryside skills
    • Estate maintenance
    • English and maths
    • Being organised
    • Develop a progression plan
    • Working with others
    • Researching a topic
    • Land-based sector
    • Care and feeding of animals
    • Move and accommodate animals
    • Using land-based machinery
    • Working with tools
    • Developing estate maintenance skills
Entry Requirements
  • • 4 GCSEs grade 2/E or above, including English and maths.
    • An interest and enthusiasm for working in land-based industries is essential. Other relevant experience and attitude to work and learning will be considered at interview. Learners are expected to complete up to 227 hours of work experience with an external placement provider during the year.
Next Steps
  • Learners may progress to a Level 2 programme in Agriculture, the Level 2 Certificate in Land Based Engineering or an apprenticeship in Agriculture (subject to entry requirements).
Career Opportunities
  • Employment opportunities may include general farm worker, tractor driver, working for an agricultural contractor, assistant shepherd or herdsperson, assistant gamekeeper, assistant dairy person, contract milking or supporting roles in estate maintenance.

Dates & Fees

Dates & Times
Start date: End date: Start time: End time:
07-Sep-2026 18-Jun-2027 9.00 a.m. 4.00 p.m.
Attendance
Mode of attendance
Full Time
Timetable
Day of the week Number of sessions
Various 105
Course Fees

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.
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 folders.

All our learners are expected to wear clothing that must be suitable for the environment, weather and time of year for all practical/outdoor/workshop tasks, Including a KMC-branded polo shirt.
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.

What's next?

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