NPTC Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture

Course Aim

The main aim of the course is to develop the skills and knowledge associated with animal and crop husbandry. The course introduces production and management skills and while principles are taught in the classroom, the main emphasis is on practical application on the farm.

Course Content

The emphasis is on the application of skills and knowledge and over half of the course is practical. Students study four core units:

  • Crop establishment
  • Effective working practices
  • Livestock nutrition, health and welfare
  • Tractor operation and maintenance and a further six units from the following:
  • Construction and estate skills
  • Dairy/sheep/beef/arable crop husbandry
  • Environmental protection and improvement
  • Grassland and forage crop husbandry

Student view: Robert Hamilton

Robert Hamilton

Having been raised on a mainly dairy farm near Broughshane in County Antrim, Robert has always had a keen interest in working outdoors.


“I am really enjoying the course especially the practical skills in dairy production which I will be able to use on my home farm. The facilities at the College are excellent and I am making a lot of new friends.”

What Next?
Fact File

Course Location:

Greenmount Campus

Course Duration:

One year full-time

Entry requirements:

Normally three Grade Cs or four Grade Ds at GCSE or equivalent. Preference will be given to applicants with English or Mathematics at Grade C or above plus the equivalent of one year’s relevant industry experience, which can be acquired prior to leaving school.

Course Manager:

Jason McFerran

Contact Details:

jason.mcferran@dardni.gov.uk

enquiries@cafre.ac.uk

Telephone:

028 9442 6810

Text Phone:

028 9052 4420

Progression Opportunities:

Students may progress onto the Level 3 Apprenticeship or the Extended Diploma in Agriculture course.

Andy Megarrell and students