Agriculture (BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Land-based Studies)

Interested in agriculture and looking to develop practice agricultural skills at a pace to suit you?

This course is perfect for anyone interested in a career working with animals, food crops, or managing our natural environment and wanting to enter the land-based sector. Enthusiasm and commitment to gaining new skills and learning about the importance of agriculture will provide a great foundation for progressing to further learning.

Modules include:

• Being organised
• Developing a progression plan
• Working with others
• Researching a topic
• Finding out about the land-based sector
• Caring for and feeding animals
• Moving and accommodating animals
• Growing plants
• Using land-based machinery
• Preparing soil for planting

• You’ll need to have achieved 1 or more GCSEs between Grade 2-1 (previous grade structure E-G) or another related Entry Level 3 qualification
• Completion of a Foundation Learning programme and a strong interest in agriculture
• Successful completion of a Level 1 course in another area

Successful completion of this Level 1 will lead you to progress on to Level 2 Agriculture or a relevant land-based Apprenticeship.