Course overview
Our Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture provides good grounding in the key aspects of farming. As well as performing practical activities associated with agriculture, you will develop your academic skills through learning more about farm equipment and livestock.
Students who have successfully completed this course, have found it helped in working in industry or going on to study at level 3. One reason for this success, is that you are provided with a broad base of experience from studying a combination of agriculture, business and science units. This means upon completion of the course, you will have the base knowledge and skills to help you start your career, or move to higher level courses. Wherever your journey through the farming world takes you, you can begin to shape your future with a level 2 qualification from WCG.
Highlights of the course include:
High quality tuition and learning materials provided by our expert tutors.
The chance to learn on our 230 hectare commercial farm.
The opportunity to get involved with lambing.
Trips to local farms and agricultural events.
The course includes a good balance of machinery, crop and livestock husbandry. Topics covered include:
Farm and estate maintenance
Machinery operations and maintenance
Land-based business
Work experience ( A mandatory work placement makes up part of the course.)
Plant and soil science
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