This is a one year course that equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to start a career working in agriculture. Students will gain experience of tractor operations, livestock tasks and estate skills underpinned by theoretical classroom work. In addition to gaining practical experience on the college farm, students will complete relevant work experience in an external placement within the agriculture industry.
BTEC Level 2 Technical Diploma in Agriculture
Progression routes may include an Agricultural Apprenticeship or T Level Agriculture full time course.
Machinery Operations
Estate Maintenance
Livestock
Plant and Soil Science
Assessment will be through practical and written assignments throughout the year.
A minimum of four GSCEs at grade 3, including English, maths and science
This charge identified is applicable to learners aged 16-18 who qualify for funding. Learners aged 19+ will have to pay this charge and possibly tuition and exam fees. This will depend on the course and any prior qualifications. For further information, please refer to the fees page of our website https://hlnsc.ac.uk/fees/fees-guidance/
* Fees are chargeable each year and the fees quoted will be for the current year only, if the course is more than 1 year further fees will be due next year.
