Level 2 General Farm Worker Apprenticeship (Agriculture)
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Agriculture
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Course Overview
Begin your apprenticeship journey at BTC by applying for an apprenticeship on our website or through our prospectus form. Please apply for a full-time course as your second option. Then, have a look at relevant vacancies by visiting our vacancy page . If you haven’t found a suitable vacancy, you will automatically be placed into our Talent Pool.
As a member of our Talent Pool, you will be the first to hear about new vacancies and we offer support with CVs, interview techniques, employability skills and much more!
The agricultural industry, part of the food industry, includes a wide range of goods careers.
As a General Farm Worker you will support the operation of farm enterprises through maintaining a culture of health and safety, biosecurity, engaging with third parties, maintaining crop health, animal handling and health, maintenance and cleanliness of machinery.
The General Farm Worker will typically be required to drive farm vehicles and must hold the appropriate license. The individual will work alongside the supervisor, supporting daily operations for the farm enterprises including identifying and maintaining animal or plant health and performance, conducting routine tasks and assisting with general record keeping practices. The individual will manage the storage of forage and crop, minimising waste and disposing of necessary waste appropriately. Animal welfare and risk awareness and prevention are integral to this occupation.
A General Farm Worker is likely to specialise in Livestock or Crop. This Apprenticeship Standard takes a core and options approach. All apprentices will complete the core and must select the one most appropriate option to their role: Livestock Worker or Crop Worker.
Units of study/ What is involved
- Subjects you will study in this course:
- Health and Safety
- Animal health and welfare, and handling
- Crop establishment, growth and storage
- Operate farm machinery
- Soil and the environmental aspects
- Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
- Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides
Assessment Methods
- Portfolio of evidence
- Observation in the workplace
- Professional discussion
- Photographs
- Written questions
- Projects
Progression Options
Level 3 Livestock Unit Technician Apprenticeship
Course Summary
| Course Title | Level 2 General Farm Worker Apprenticeship (Agriculture) |
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| Attendance Requirements | You will be expected to spend one day a week completing knowledge, skills and gathering evidence for your e-portfolio. You will be expected to attend college at least every other week, depending on the group size. |
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Spotlight
I love the farm duties and working with the animals. It's brilliant here. I've made lots of friends, gained in confidence and now have knowledge of all areas of farming.
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