NPTC Entry Level Two/Three Award Skills for Working Life Agriculture (14-16 Programme)

About the course

This is an entry level course is for young people who are interested in working in agriculture. It will provide students with the basic practical skills and knowledge they need to either gain employment or progress to further training. It will also help develop common, social and interpersonal skills and widen life experiences. The course is largely practical and students will work both in a classroom and on Myerscough's farm. Students will join full time learners on the course.

Year 1

Year 1

Bed down farm animals

Feed farm animals

Move a farm animal

Recognise farm animal housing

Recognise farm animals

Entry requirements & additional information

Entry requirements

Students need to be 14 or 15 and have an interest in agriculture.

Your school or Home Educating Parent or Guardian must complete Application Form Part B before your application will be processed.

Progression

Students who successfully complete the course may wish to study full time at Myerscough or at another college.

Careers

Employment may be gained within the agricultural or land based industries.

Special requirements

Wellington/work boots (preferably steel toe-capped), overalls, waterproofs. You will also require an up to date tetanus vaccination.

Foundation Learning

We provide a range of Foundation Learning full-time and part-time courses for students with additional needs. Our aim is to help students develop a range of important skills - social, academic and vocational - whilst providing the support and encouragement for them to grow in confidence and express their personality. View our Foundation Learning Presentation here!

The Foundation Learning team has built up an excellent reputation over many years for successfully working with students who have a wide range of learning difficulties and disabilities.

Dedicated learning facility

At Myerscough, we understand the importance of catering to individual needs. Our dedicated foundation learning building features customised classrooms and facilities to ensure all students are able to participate fully in their chosen programme.

Myerscough College Foundation Learning - support staff

Dedicated support staff

The experience of our learners is vital and we do all we can to support any additional needs. Our expert support staff, as well as those who assist us from the Learning Support team, ensure each student can achieve to their true potential on the programme.

Myerscough College Foundation Learning gardening

Access to vocational areas

As well as our own customised centre, students on our foundation programme are able to access facilities in a variety of our vocational areas to develop their skills. Whether it's working with animals in our Animal Studies Centre, or using the College gardens to learn about plants and nature - our learners can get involved.