How to become
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
University
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a subject like:
- agriculture
- crop science
- environmental science
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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College
You could get some of the skills and knowledge needed for this career by taking a course in a relevant subject like:
- agriculture
- horticulture
- environmental science
- T Level in Agriculture, Land Management and Production
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level
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Apprenticeship
You could apply to do a Crop Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.
If you want to work as crop technician in horticulture, you could apply to do an apprenticeship like:
- Horticulture or Landscaping Supervisor Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
- Horticulture or Landscaping Technical Manager Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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Career tips
Salary can vary depending on the hours worked and the time of year. You may also get other benefits including:
- free or subsidised accommodation
- travel pay
- profit shares
- vehicle use
- production bonuses
Further information
You can find out more about careers in agriculture from: