City & Guilds
Level 2
QN: 500/8575/X
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1050 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
19 Units
Guided Hours
1050 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assist with Agricultural Crop Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know agricultural crops and their growth stages
- Know common crop weeds, pests and diseases
- Understand how crops are efficiently grown and harvested
- Be able to assist with growing, harvesting and storage of agricultural crops
2
Assist with Agriculture Habitat Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify farm habitats and wildlife species, - Know the ecology of farm habitats, - Know how to carry out farm habitat maintenance, - Be able to carry out maintenance tasks
3
Conservation and Improvement of British Habitats
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know types of habitat found in the British Isles
- Know factors that affect wildlife in the British Isles
- Be able to collect and present information concerning flora and fauna
- Be able to improve a habitat
4
Environmental and Land-based Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know an industry within the environmental and land-based sector
- Know the relevant legislation and codes of practice within the environmental and land-based sector
- Know common business operations
- Know how to carry out simple administrative tasks
5
Environmental Protection and Improvement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know potential causes of harm to the environment.
- Know principles and practices of waste management.
- Be able to assess the significance of environmentally sensitive sites.
- Be able to maintain and improve habitats.
6
Introduction to Animal and Plant Biology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the classification of organisms and the structure of the cell.
- Understand the requirements for nutrition and growth of animals and plants.
- Know the main systems and structures in animals and plants.
- Understand the processes of reproduction and heredity in animals and plants.
7
Introduction to Animal and Plant Husbandry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the requirements needed to maintain the health and welfare of farm animals
- Be able to provide food and water to production farm animals
- Understand the annual production cycles of locally improtant crops
- Know the requirements for maintaining the healthy growth of locally important crops
8
Introduction to Crop Establishment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the physiology of crops
- Be able to investigate soil
- Be able to prepare and cultivate land for planting
- Understand the importance of crop nutrients
- Be able to establish crops
9
Introduction to Dairy and Beef Cattle Husbandry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the common production systems used in dairy and beef cattle farming
- Know the principles of cattle management
- Be able to carry out routine livestock husbandry on dairy and beef cattle
- Be able to carry out routine health tasks on dairy and beef cattle
10
Introduction to Farm Animal Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the common production systems used in livestock farming
- Know the principles of livestock enterprise management
- Be able to carry out routine husbandry and animal health duties on common farm livestock
11
Introduction to Grass and Forage Crop Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the common grass and forage crops and the factors that affect their growth
- Know how to establish and maintain the production of grass and forage crops
- Know how to operate livestock grazing systems
- Be able to utilise grass and forage crops
12
Introduction to Land-based Machinery Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand safe working principles when using equipment and machinery
- Be able to prepare land-based equipment and machinery for use
- Be able to operate land-based equipment and machinery
- Be able to maintain land-based equipment and machinery
13
Introduction to Land-based Workshop Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to safely use commonly found hand and power tools for the maintenance and repair of land-based machinery and installations.
- Be able to safely use basic welding and cutting equipment.
- Be able to safely use basic maintenance and/or repair techniques on land-based machinery and installations.
- Understand land-based workshop health and safety requirements.
14
Introduction to Sheep Husbandry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the common production systems used in sheep farming
- Know the principles of sheep management
- Be able to carry out routine animal husbandry and health tasks on sheep
15
Introduction to the Principles of Land-based Machinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the working principles of combustion engines
- Know the maintenance requirements of machines
- Be able to maintain engines on land-based machines
16
Participate in Providing Estate Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select, transport and use a range of hand tools and equipment for estate maintenance
- Be able to maintain estate boundaries
- Be able to maintain surfaces or habitats
- Know how to work safely and minimise environmental damage
17
Tractor Driving
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the key components and operator controls on a tractor.
- Know the relevant legislation and codes of practice for tractor driving.
- Be able to carry out simple maintenance tasks and settings to a tractor.
- Be able to operate tractor and attachments.
18
Understand British Wildlife Species, Habitats and Rehabilitation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know indigenous species and their habitat.
- Understand human intervention in wildlife matters.
- Understand the process of wildlife rehabilitation.
- Understand the release and monitoring of wildlife.
19
Undertake Work Related Experience in the Land-based Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the range and scope of job roles within an environmental and land-based industry
- Be able to use relevant documents and skills relating to work experience
- Be able to plan and review self development during work experience
- Be able to report on the work experience
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 500/8575/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2010