Level 2 in Agriculture
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Course Duration
Full-time: 1 year
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Course Location
Greenmount Campus
Level 2 in Agriculture
This one year full-time City & Guilds Technical Certificate in Agriculture course covers a wide range of farm enterprises. It is ideal for those who want to work on a farm. Students will learn practical crop and livestock skills both on the college farms and in the classroom and also have the opportunity to undertake work experience.
Course content
The emphasis is on the application of skills and knowledge and over half of the course is practical. Students complete work experience as part of the course.
Main areas of study are:
- Crop husbandry
- Estate maintenance
- Farm animal production
- Health and safety
- Machinery operations
- Working in the agriculture industry
Work placement
Students complete a period of work placement one day per week for the duration of the course.
Course Progression
This course may provide students with an opportunity to progress onto the City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Agriculture course or Level 3 Apprenticeship programme.
After completing this course the majority of students are normally employed in the day-today operations on the farm.
Course Entry Requirements
Normally two GCSE Grade Cs or three Grade Ds, or equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics.
Preference will be given to applicants with English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or above plus the equivalent of one year’s relevant industry experience, which can be acquired prior to leaving school.
Entry requirements will be enhanced if the course is oversubscribed.
Leaving Certificate Applied and Leaving Certificate Foundation Level are not considered as meeting entry requirements for CAFRE programmes. If you require guidance on entry qualifications please email the Key Contact for this course.
Greenmount Campus
Greenmount Campus is the centre of all things green – that’s agricultural, horticultural and environmental providing an idyllic rural setting for your land-based studies.
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Charlotte Moon
Student
"I decided to study for the Level 2 full-time course as it offers a good mix of theory and practical learning. I particularly enjoy the practical sessions throughout the year. I have already applied to the Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Agriculture, at CAFRE, and when completed I hope to gain employment in the agricultural industry."
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