Agriculture Certificate Level 2

Designed for learners who want a modern agriculture course with sustainability at its core. You will develop mixed farming skills and apply learning through managed land at Rosewarne including crop rotation and rare breeds. Work experience is built in to help you progress into Level 3 apprenticeships T Levels or employment.

Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers • Three or more GCSEs including English and/or maths at grade 4, or successful completion of a relevant Level 1 qualification and English and/or maths at grade 4 or equivalent. Entry requirements for existing learners with the Cornwall College Group • Successful completion of previous course and maths and/or English GCSE at grade 4 or above and the other at grade 3 or above. Please note: Some of our courses may have extra entr

You will learn a wide range of farming skills, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of how the farm really works as well as safe and effective working, animal production, crop husbandry, agronomy and soil health, the use of machinery, as well as plant and animal physiology. You will be learning sustainable agricultural practice. You will be managing an area of land at Rosewarne as part of crop production in a rotation plan and showing rare breeds.

You will be assessed by in year coursework and practical assessments as well as end of year externally set exams and a synoptic assessment.

Progression routes include Level 3 Livestock apprenticeship, Level 3 Crops Technician Apprenticeship, Level 3 T-Level in Agriculture or employment.