Agriculture Level 2 Diploma
at Warwickshire College, Royal Leamington Spa · college
What the college says
Our Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture provides good grounding in the key aspects of farming. As well as performing practical activities associated with agriculture, you will develop your academic skills through learning more about farm equipment and livestock. Students who have successfully completed this course, have found it helped in working in industry or going on to study at level 3. One reason for this success, is that you are provided with a broad base of experience from studying a combination of agriculture, business and science units. This means upon completion of the course, you will have the base knowledge and skills to help you start your career, or move to higher level courses. Wherever your journey through the farming world takes you, you can begin to shape your future with a level 2 qualification from WCG. Highlights of the course include: High quality tuition and learning materials provided by our expert tutors; The chance to learn on our 230 hectare commercial farm; The opportunity to get involved with lambing; Trips to local farms and agricultural events. The course includes a good balance of machinery, crop and livestock husbandry. Topics covered include: Farm and estate maintenance; Machinery operations and maintenance; Land-based business; Work experience (A mandatory work placement makes up part of the course); Plant and soil science.
What you need to get on
The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Moreton Morrell College
Moreton Morrell College, Moreton Morrell, CV35 9BP
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Moreton Morrell
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