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LEVEL 2 AWARD, CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA IN WORK BASED AGRICULTURE (LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION)

A student leading a calf, demonstrating Agriculture courses 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 livestock production industry and can be tailored to specifically examine the issues within beef, sheep, dairy, pig or poultry sectors. 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
Diploma: Portfolio of evidence and practical assessment. Apprenticeship: Portfolio of evidence and practical assessment and on-line tests.

Course Content

Monitoring and maintaining health and safety
Maintain and develop personal performance
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Establish and maintain conditions appropriate to the welfare of animals
Prepare feed and water supplies for livestock
Monitor and maintain the supply of feed and water to livestock

Plus optional units relevant to the industry within which the candidate works, e.g. prepare for, carry out and complete teh miling of livestock, prepare for the shearing of livestock and monitor and maintain livestock on outdoor sites.

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.