What will I learn?
You’ll be involved in tractor driving and working with modern machinery, livestock handling and daily work with cattle, sheep and pigs, as well as general farm maintenance. We’ll also work with you to improve your Maths and English skills if necessary to increase your future course and career options.
Topics covered
• Operating a tractor and equipment maintenance
• Husbandry and feeding for cattle, sheep and pigs
• Planting and maintaining crops
• Farm skills development and practice
• Health & Safety in Agriculture
Entry requirements
Two GCSEs at grade 3-1 plus a good reference from your school or college.
What can I study next?
• Level 2 Agriculture
• Apprenticeship in Agriculture
Careers
- Working with livestock on a farm
- Working on an arable farm
- Tractor driving