Level 2 - BTEC Technical Diploma in Agriculture

Subject Area: Course code: Course Type:
Agriculture AG237A01/26/1 Further Education

Course Information

This one year course provides the practical skills and knowledge needed to gain employment in agriculture. Learners will develop a wide range of knowledge, practical skills and industry experience through their studies and work experience on a local farm.

The course includes crop and livestock husbandry, estate skills, farm machinery operation and maintenance. It is designed to develop practical competence and produce students who can operate machinery and care for livestock and crops to a high standard.

Assessment for this course is entirely assignment based, with no formal examinations. Learners demonstrate their skills and knowledge through practical and written coursework linked to industry practice.

Overview

Qualification
  • Level 2 Agriculture
Course Content
  • • Machinery operation
    • Estate maintenance
    • English and maths
    • Working in land-based industries
    • Plant and soil science
    • Work Placement
    • Livestock husbandry
    • Grass and forage crop production

    Assessment is assignment based and includes written work.
Entry Requirements
  • • 4 GCSEs at grade 3/D or above, including English and maths
    • We will consider progression from the 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, along with the ability to cope with written work. A work placement of up to 227 hours must be completed during the year. Attitude to learning is also considered.
Next Steps
  • Learners may progress to a Level 3 course in Agriculture, Level 2 Land-Based Engineering, an apprenticeship or employment.
Career Opportunities
  • Employment opportunities may include tractor driver, herdsperson or shepherd, general farm worker, agricultural technician, work with an agricultural contractor, harvest worker or assistant dairy person.

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.
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.

What's next?

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