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LEVEL 2 AWARD, CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA IN WORK-BASED AGRICULTRE (CROP PRODUCTION)

Agricultural Engineering at Hadlow College

Resources

  • 170 hectare fully functioning commercial farm with an additional 50 hectares of grazing land.
  • 200 hectares of land for arable teaching purposes on a neighbouring farm
  • 140 cow award-winning dairy herd and fully functioning dairy
  • 480 breeding sheep producing prime butcher’s lamb
  • Intensively managed grass leys, pastures and forage crops
  • Maize, wheat, oilseed rape and other crops, grown on a commercial basis
  • Dedicated laboratories for soil, plant and animal science
  • Bespoke cattle handling facility
  • Demonstration beef and rare breeds unit

Typical Employers
Farms, domestic and overseas public bodies, research organisations, educational institutions and ancillary support industries.

Industry Links

Students benefit from close ties with regional aocieties and farming clubs as well as organisations such as the National Farmers' Union (NFU), the Young Farmers, DEFRA, and RABDF.  In addition, students are encouraged to attend relevant industry conferences and exhibitions.

More about Agriculture & Sustainability faculty

Formerly known as an NVQ, this course develops the essential skills and knowledge required to work within the crop production industry.  You will gain a solid understanding of the issues surrounding successful crop production. Training will take place in the workplace at a suitable time arranged with your assessor.  

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have a profile of a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades C - D, which preferably include 2 in English, Maths or Science within this range.

Location
Workplace

Course Duration
1 year flexible delivery with some college attendance. Apprenticeship: 15 months flexible delivery with some college attendance.

Course Content

  • Monitoring and maintaining health and safety
  • Maintain develop personal performance
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
  • Transport supplies of physical resources within the workplace
  • Prepare and cultivate sites ready for planting crops
  • Maintian the healthy growth of crops
  • Prepare and operate a tractor with attachments
  • Maintain equipment and machines

Plus optional units relevant to the industry within which the candidate works, e.g. identify and remove unwanted vegetation, prepare and maintain structures and surfaces and carry out habitat management. 

Assessment Method
Diploma: Portfolio of evidence and practical assessment. Apprenticeship: portfolio of evidence, practical assessment and on-line tests.

Progression Routes
Successful students can progress their career with their employer.

Specialist Equipment Needed
Protective clothing and footwear.