What should I focus on for Lantra Awards End-Point Assessment Agriculture?

During the practical observation, verbalise your decision-making process—explain why you are checking a particular sheep’s feet or adjusting the plough depth.

What should I focus on for Lantra Awards End-Point Assessment Agriculture? (2)

Use the professional discussion to link your actions to underlying principles, e.g., connecting soil type to seedbed preparation choices.

What should I focus on for Lantra Awards End-Point Assessment Agriculture? (3)

Bring annotated photographs of your work (e.g., before-and-after of a field operation) as supplementary evidence to showcase your competency.

What should I focus on for Lantra Awards End-Point Assessment Agriculture? (4)

In the knowledge test, read scenario-based questions carefully: always select the option that prioritises animal welfare and legislative compliance.

What should I focus on for Lantra Awards End-Point Assessment Agriculture? (5)

Use real-world examples from your work experience to illustrate understanding.

What are common mistakes in Lantra Awards End-Point Assessment Agriculture?

Confusing the symptoms of bloat with acidosis in cattle, leading to incorrect treatment delays.

What are common mistakes in Lantra Awards End-Point Assessment Agriculture? (2)

Overlooking the need to check PTO shaft guards before machinery use, assuming they are always intact.

What are common mistakes in Lantra Awards End-Point Assessment Agriculture? (3)

Miscalculating spray application rates by using incorrect forward speed or nozzle output data.

Agriculture

Lantra Awards

Vocational

Specification: 603/3982/2

This subject will help you develop key knowledge and skills required for exam success.

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Key Features

Master key concepts
Develop exam technique
Apply knowledge effectively

What Gets Top Grades

Distinction / Top Band

Knowledge & Understanding

Demonstrates comprehensive and accurate knowledge

Uses correct subject-specific terminology
Shows detailed understanding of concepts
Makes accurate connections between topics
Demonstrates depth beyond surface-level knowledge

Application

Applies knowledge effectively to new contexts

Selects relevant knowledge for the question
Adapts understanding to unfamiliar scenarios
Uses examples appropriately
Shows awareness of context

Analysis & Evaluation

Develops sophisticated analytical arguments

Constructs logical chains of reasoning
Considers multiple perspectives
Weighs evidence to reach justified conclusions
Acknowledges limitations and nuances

Key Command Words

Lantra Awards

State

1 mark

Give a single fact or term

Identify

1 mark

Name, select, or recognise

Outline

2 marks

Set out main features briefly

Describe

2-4 marks

Give an account of what something is like or what happens

Explain

3-6 marks

Give reasons with developed cause→effect chains

Compare

2-4 marks

State similarities AND differences (both required)

Analyse

6-9 marks

Examine in detail showing cause→effect→consequence chains

Evaluate

6-12 marks

Weigh up BOTH sides, reach JUSTIFIED conclusion

Assess

6-12 marks

Make judgments about importance with justification

Calculate

2-4 marks

Show formula→substitution→calculation→answer with units

Common Exam Mistakes

Pitfalls to avoid in your exams

•Confusing the symptoms of bloat with acidosis in cattle, leading to incorrect treatment delays.
•Overlooking the need to check PTO shaft guards before machinery use, assuming they are always intact.
•Miscalculating spray application rates by using incorrect forward speed or nozzle output data.
•Failing to wash boots and equipment between different livestock groups, compromising biosecurity protocols.
•Relying on theory without linking to practical scenarios.
•Neglecting to consider site-specific conditions or variations.
•Failing to demonstrate safe working practices consistently.
•Skipping safety checks.

Top Examiner Tips

Expert advice for exam success

•During the practical observation, verbalise your decision-making process—explain why you are checking a particular sheep’s feet or adjusting the plough depth.
•Use the professional discussion to link your actions to underlying principles, e.g., connecting soil type to seedbed preparation choices.
•Bring annotated photographs of your work (e.g., before-and-after of a field operation) as supplementary evidence to showcase your competency.
•In the knowledge test, read scenario-based questions carefully: always select the option that prioritises animal welfare and legislative compliance.
•Use real-world examples from your work experience to illustrate understanding.
•Be prepared to explain the reasoning behind your actions.
•Practice common tasks under timed conditions to build confidence.
•Practice with common machinery.

Specification Topics

10 topics

Lantra Awards Level 2 End Point Assessment for General Farm Worker

This core content encompasses the essential knowledge and skills required for safe and effective general farm work, covering livestock handling, crop production, machinery operation, and biosecurity. It focuses on integrating theoretical principles with daily practical tasks to maintain farm productivity and comply with regulatory standards. Assessment evidence must demonstrate consistent, autonomous performance across a range of farming contexts.

Lantra Awards Level 2 End Point Assessment for General Farm Worker - Core Content

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Lantra Awards Level 3 End Point Assessment for Crop Technician

This core content for the Crop Technician End Point Assessment covers key principles, practical application, and competency demonstration. Learners must integrate knowledge with hands-on skills.

Lantra Awards Level 3 End Point Assessment for Crop Technician - Core Content

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Lantra Awards Level 3 End Point Assessment for Land Based Service Engineering Technician

This end-point assessment covers key principles and practices of land-based service engineering, applying knowledge in practical contexts, and demonstrating core competency skills.

Lantra Awards Level 3 End Point Assessment for Land Based Service Engineering Technician - Core Content

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Lantra Awards Level 2 End Point Assessment for Land Based Service Engineering

The Lantra Awards Level 2 End Point Assessment for Land Based Service Engineering tests understanding of key principles, practical application, and core skills. Candidates must demonstrate competency in servicing and repairing land-based equipment.

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Lantra Awards Level 3 End Point Assessment Crop Technician v1.1

The 'Core Content' element of the Level 3 Crop Technician End-Point Assessment encompasses the fundamental knowledge and competencies required for professional crop production. It integrates scientific principles of plant and soil science with practical skills in crop husbandry, pest and disease management, machinery operation, and legislative compliance. Mastery of this content ensures technicians can optimise yield, maintain environmental stewardship, and operate safely and efficiently within commercial arable settings.

Lantra Awards Level 3 End Point Assessment Crop Technician v1.1 - Core Content

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Lantra Awards Level 3 End Point Assessment for Livestock Unit Technician

This element assesses the candidate's integrated understanding of core livestock management principles, including animal nutrition, health monitoring, and welfare legislation, and their ability to apply these to real-world farm duties such as feeding regimes, movement handling, and compliance documentation, ensuring they meet the occupational standards for a competent livestock unit technician.

Lantra Awards Level 3 End Point Assessment for Livestock Unit Technician - Core Content

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Lantra Awards Level 3 End Point Assessment for Land-based Service Engineering Technician v1.2

This subtopic encompasses the fundamental competencies required for a Land-based Service Engineering Technician, integrating theoretical knowledge of agricultural machinery systems with hands-on diagnostic and repair skills. It emphasises safe working practices, effective fault-finding, and preventative maintenance across a range of equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and groundcare machinery. Mastery of these core skills ensures technicians can operate independently, uphold industry standards, and minimise machinery downtime in real-world agricultural and horticultural settings.

Lantra Awards Level 3 End Point Assessment for Land-based Service Engineering Technician v1.2 - Core Content

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Lantra Awards Level 4 End Point Assessment for Assistant Farm Manager

This subtopic addresses the core competencies required of an Assistant Farm Manager, integrating technical, managerial, and compliance knowledge essential for modern agricultural operations. It focuses on the practical application of principles in livestock and crop management, resource planning, staff supervision, and adherence to legal and environmental standards to ensure sustainable and profitable farm performance. The End-Point Assessment evaluates the candidate's ability to synthesise these elements in real-world scenarios, demonstrating readiness for autonomous management responsibilities.

Lantra Awards Level 4 End Point Assessment for Assistant Farm Manager - Core Content

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Lantra Awards Level 2 End Point Assessment for Underkeeper

This subtopic covers the fundamental knowledge, skills and behaviours required of an underkeeper on a shooting estate. It focuses on the practical application of gamebird management, habitat conservation, predator control and safe use of firearms, all within legal and ethical frameworks. Candidates must demonstrate they can work under supervision to deliver effective shoot day operations and maintain estate biodiversity.

Lantra Awards Level 2 End Point Assessment for Underkeeper - Core Content

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Lantra Awards Level 2 End Point Assessment for Land-based Service Engineer v1.1

This subtopic encompasses the fundamental knowledge and practical competencies assessed in the Lantra Awards Level 2 End-Point Assessment for Land-based Service Engineers. It integrates theory with hands-on skills in servicing, repairing, and maintaining agricultural and groundcare machinery, emphasizing safety, technical accuracy, and efficient working practices. Candidates must demonstrate a thorough understanding of core systems, including engines, hydraulics, and electricals, while applying professional standards in real workshop scenarios.

Lantra Awards Level 2 End Point Assessment for Land-based Service Engineer v1.1 - Core Content

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