Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture
For those interested in a career in farming or farm management, whether completely new to agriculture or with some existing knowledge or skills.
Is this course right for me?
Study three days a week with a strong hands-on focus (around 60% practical, 40% theory), learning on real farms and land-based businesses across Pembrokeshire. Through partnerships with Willhome Farm Barn and Folly Farm gain valuable, real-world experience that can take lead straight into a job or on to higher-level study.
Build skills such as problem solving, communication, teamwork, and independent thinking – all essential for whatever path chosen next and boost employability with dedicated tutorials, opportunities to gain extra certifications and support to stand out to future employers.
What are the entry requirements?
- Three GCSEs at grade D or above (may include one relevant equivalent) to include English Language/First Language Welsh and Mathematics/Science
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course meeting or informal interview
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Successful completion of relevant Level 1 programme with a merit grade or above in addition to a successful decision from progression board meeting
What will I learn?
Units studied may include:
- Introduction to farm animal production
- Participate in providing estate maintenance
- Introduction to dairy and beef cattle husbandry
- Introduction to grass and forage crop production
- Animal and plant biology
Mandatory units:
- Undertake work related experience in the land-based industries
- Environmental and land-based business
Will I need to study additional English & Maths skills?
You may need to study an additional skills course depending on:
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
Below to find out what skills course you may be taking at College.
Workbased, progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty – you will study Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications.
Jobs Growth Wales (JGW+) programme – will be timetabled into literacy and numeracy sessions. To discuss the opportunity of attending a GCSE resit programme, in addition to their JGW+ timetable, please contact skills@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Life Skills Academy programmes – you will have opportunities to upskill in English and Maths through Wales Essential Skills Toolkit (WEST) / Century or attending Essential Skills classes.
All other courses and those who have progressed through the internal progression route:
Upskilling Destination Programme – an hour and half session a week developing essential research skills, critical thinking, and academic writing techniques, supporting literacy, numeracy, digital literacy and employability skills
A one year GCSE Resit Programme in GCSE Mathematics Intermediate Tier (Welsh or English medium) / GCSE English Language
A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s – The priority of this programme (Foundation Maths for Mathematics pathway) is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression onto the one-year, intermediate tier resit programme.
A one year pre-GCSE upskilling course in mathematics – The priority of this programme is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression to the Foundation Maths programme.
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Practical assessment during the course
- Portfolio of evidence
What can I do next?
Upon successful completion of this course learners can apply for the Level 3 Agriculture which could lead to a number of future career opportunities including farm worker, farm manager, farm contractor or self employment.
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clothing, which you can purchase online before you start the course
- Practical/comfortable clothing for parts of the course
- It is recommended that your Tetanus vaccination and any other appropriate vaccinations are up to date before commencing work with animals or in the countryside
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Are there any additional costs?
- No tuition fee
- You will need to pay a £40 agriculture workshop fee each year before you start the course
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
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Sports Academy: While on this course you may be able to join our Sports Academy, if you have a talent for sport, find out what we offer on our Sports Academy page.
