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Qualification
C&G Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Agriculture - Mixed Farming
Dates & Times
2011/12 dates
20 week course
Starts 14/9/11
09.15am - 4.45pm
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Kingston Maurward College,
Dorchester,
Dorset
DT2 8PY
Tel. 01305 215215
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Ruth Dunford
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Is it right for me?
Learn about livestock feeding, handling, health, and housing, plus growing, harvesting and storing crops, tractor driving / machinery maintenance and operation. This course also covers health and safety, first aid and manual handling.
What will I be learning about?
As an Agricultural Apprentice you will learn about farming at work and study the underpinning knowledge at Kingston Maurward College for one day a week for 18 weeks. Apprenticeships normally take 12 to 18 months to complete, during which time you will be paid according to the Agricultural Wages Order.
You will need to complete a Diploma at Level 2 in Mixed Farming plus Functional Skills. Additional qualifications that must also be gained include the Certificate of Competence in Tractor Driving which will be taken at your employer's convenience.The course gives a broad introduction to livestock and crop production.
If you are interested in gaining a qualification in Work-based Agriculture, but do not wish to complete an Apprenticeship, please contact our co−ordinator.
- Livestock feeding, handling, animal health and housing
- Growing, harvesting and storing crops
- Tractor driving and machine maintenance and operation
- Communications and personal performance
- Health and safety
- Practical farm and countryside skills
For Apprentices only, there is an option to complete a Certificate of Competence in Fork Lift Truck Operations (AG019) for a discounted cost: conditions apply.
F/502/1689 − Maintain and develop personal performance
T/502/1690 − Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Y/501/6353 − Monitoring and maintaining health and safety
What is involved?
Day release training.
Where will it take me?
General farm worker, tractor driver, herdsperson.
What's Required?
Working on a farm. Successful completion of interview and induction.
How will I be assessed?
Work based assessments of routine work and short written assessments.
What is next?
Advanced Apprenticeship or Level 3 Diploma in Work-based Agriculture or other part-time agricultural courses at KMC.
Notes
Support for literacy and numeracy will be available.
Information from the awarding body
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| Title : | NPTC Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Agriculture (QCF) |
| Qualification Aim ID : | 500/6231/1 |
| Summary : | This qualification will form part of the Apprenticeship framework for Agriculture. It is a work-related, competence-based qualification. It reflects the skills and knowledge needed to do a job effectively, and shows that a candidate is competent in the area of work the qualification represents. The different routes available within this qualification include Crop Production, Mixed Farming, Livestock Production and Poultry Production. |
| Level : | 2 |
| Language : | English |
| Progression : | Candidates may progress onto a level 3 qualification (centre-based or work-based) They may also progress to employment or an apprenticeship in the land-based sector. |
| Overal Assessment Method : | Portfolio of Evidence |
| Minimum Credit Achieved : | 37 |
| Sub Units : | F/502/1689 Maintain and develop personal performance T/502/1690 Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Y/501/6353 Monitoring and maintaining health and safety |