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Agriculture

  • 1 Year | Full Time
  • Suffolk Rural
  • Level 1 | Vocational

Course overview

The Level 1 Agriculture course provides an excellent introduction to working within the land-based industries. Learners develop essential practical skills and foundational knowledge that prepare them for progression to Level 2 study or entry-level roles within the agricultural sector. The programme is highly practical and delivered in real farm environments, giving students the confidence to work safely with livestock, crops, and machinery.

Learners study a range of introductory modules, including:

  • Health and Safety in the Workplace
  • Care of Animals
  • Movement, Handling and Accommodation of Animals
  • Carry Out Tractor Operations
  • Introduction to Livestock Production
  • Introduction to Crop Production

This qualification is a one-year full-time programme, and learners will be assessed through a combination of multiple choice exams, coursework assignments and practical assessments.

To complete the course, learners must also undertake a minimum of 60 work experience hours with an external employer.

Course highlights

  • Health and Wellbeing of Animals
  • Introduction to Crop Production / Livestock Production
  • Tools and Equipment
  • Health and Safety
  • Estate Maintenance
  • Woodland Skills
  • Garden/Land management
  • Growing and planting from seed

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