OCN NI
Level 2
QN: 601/4626/6
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OCN NI Level 2 Award in Agricultural Business Operations
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCN NI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 240 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
OCN NI
Syllabus Units
7 Units
Guided Hours
240 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
OCN NI Level 2 Award in Agricultural Business Operations
Animal Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise indicators of good and ill health in animals., Understand the prevention and treatment of common diseases and disorders in livestock., Understand how to promote and maintain the health and wellbeing of animals., Know how to use and administer veterinary medicines correctly including appropriate recording mechanisms.
2
OCN NI Level 2 Award in Agricultural Business Operations
Crop Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand crop rotation., Understand performance targets for main crop groups., Understand information detailed in a soil analysis report., Understand the importance of nutrient management planning in crop production., Understand the importance of variety selection., Know the growth stages of a crop., Understand harvesting and storage requirements for crop production.
3
OCN NI Level 2 Award in Agricultural Business Operations
Farm Business Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of measuring farm business performance., Know how to categorise receipts and expenditure for a farm business enterprise., Be able to calculate gross and net margins for a farm business enterprise., Understand the principles and application of benchmarking., Be aware of the range of support available to farm businesses.
4
OCN NI Level 2 Award in Agricultural Business Operations
Farm Health and Safety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand health & safety legislation relevant to farming., Recognise the health and safety risks associated with farm business., Be able to conduct a risk assessment.
5
OCN NI Level 2 Award in Agricultural Business Operations
IT on the Farm
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the role of IT in improving farm business efficiency and decision-making.
- Evaluate the benefits of using IT for record-keeping, monitoring, and compliance.
- Select appropriate IT tools for collecting farm data.
- Apply methods for storing farm data securely and systematically.
- Analyse farm data using spreadsheet software to identify trends and insights.
- Create reports to present farm data effectively to stakeholders.
6
OCN NI Level 2 Award in Agricultural Business Operations
Livestock Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the main elements of a livestock production system., Be able to prepare a breeding or replacement plan., Be able to prepare a feeding plan., Understand performance recording and targets.
7
OCN NI Level 2 Award in Agricultural Business Operations
Plant Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the main diseases of a crop group., Understand safety measures for farm bio-security., Recognise common pests of a crop group.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/4626/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCN NI
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2014
- Operational End
- Sept 2027