This programme aims to provide young people with the opportunity not only to gain a trade but also to train in agriculture. This means that they will have the necessary skills and knowledge to secure employment off the farm and to farm on a part-time basis.

Course content

Students undertake two Level 2 courses, one in Livestock Production called a City & Guilds Diploma in Work-based Agriculture, and the other in their chosen trade area, for example: joinery, plumbing, plastering, bricklaying or motor mechanics. Training in the trade area will normally be delivered through day-release and work experience, organised by another training organisation.

Agriculture course delivery

Students attend Greenmount Campus for five one-week blocks.

Skills undertaken include:

• Grassland management
• Health and safety
• Livestock husbandry and nutrition
• Record keeping

Progression opportunities and career destinations

This course may provide students with an opportunity to progress onto a Level 3 programme in Agriculture. Most trainees will be in work or will gain employment in their chosen trade area and farm part-time.