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Agriculture Level 2 (FAGR)

Barnsley College

Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AX

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 2
Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Wigfield Farm
1 Year(s)
Full time

Course Summary

Do you love farming and want to help farm animals?

With our Level 2 Agriculture course, you will earn practical skills and knowledge about working with cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, and poultry.


Course Details

The course is held at our Wigfield Farm campus, led by experienced agricultural teachers.

This one-year course combines theory and practical sessions, covering:

  • Introduction to Farm Animal Production
  • Assist with Agricultural Habitat Management
  • Participate in Providing Estate Maintenance

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will complete a one-to-one practical assessment with oral questioning and theory booklets.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at grade 2/3 or above including English and Maths.

Equipment required

All students on land-based programmes are required to wear standard uniform and also PPE for practical work in the form of steel toe capped boots and overalls. Long hair will also need to be tied back.

Your next steps...

Upon completion, you could progress onto the Level 3 Agriculture course, or work- based learning courses or secure employment as a farm worker or manager, agronomist or feed nutritionist.

Additional information


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