• Course Level:Level 2

    Course Duration:1 Year

    Programme Aims

    This is a broad-based programme designed for learners wishing to experience a wide range of subjects within the agricultural industry. It will provide you with practical experience and an alternative to GCSE entry onto the Extended Diploma.

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    Entry Requirements

    It is essential that your Initial Assessment results show that you are working towards Level 1. You wil also need to have achieved one of the following:

    •   4 GCSEs at grades A-D, including English, Maths and Science
    •   Environmental Land-Based Studies Foundation Diploma (Grade D)
    •   NVQ Level 1 or equivalent

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    Course Structure

    Students on this course will learn through practical instruction, projects, individual and group work, lectures, portfolio building and work-based learning.

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    What you will study

    • Animal production
    • Crop production
    • Effective use of communication and numerical skills
    • Environmental and land-based business
    • Estate skills
    • Functional skills
    • Machinery operations
    • Work-related experience
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    Assessment

    Assessment is made on a broad range of evidence including: assignments investigating specific topics; case studies; observation of practical skills; oral tests and short tests.

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    Progression

    Successful learners may progress to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture or the Apprenticeship in Agriculture.

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