About the course
This Level 2 course will provide a comprehensive introduction to agriculture and the associated Industries. It is extremely popular with school leavers who wish to combine a practical based training programme with theoretical knowledge about farming. You will gain a broad understanding of agriculture, with a view to progressing to one of our Level 3 Diploma courses, or to start work in the agricultural/land-based industries.
Key Information
Location: Preston Campus
Course length: One Year (35 weeks)
Start date: September 2025
Course Modules
Agricultural Power Units and Machinery Operation
Crop Husbandry
Farm Animal Production
Farm Estate Maintenance
Health and Safety for Land-Based Industries
Physiology of Plants and Animals
Working in the Agricultural Industry
Entry requirements & additional information
3 GCSEs at Grade 3 (D) or equivalent, including English Language, Maths and Science (or related subject). Check FE Admission guide for changes and equivalencies.
Assessment of technical qualifications is a mixture of practical assessment of skills and written assignments marked internally by the teaching team, together with externally marked examinations that combine the knowledge of all mandatory units. The assessments and exams are spread throughout the course of the year.
Upon successful completion of the Level 2 Technical Certificate in Agriculture, learners may be able to progress onto the Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate.
Costs that are mandatory for the course:
Steel toe-capped boots or wellington boots - approx. £25
Protective overalls - approx. £25
Waterproof coat and leggings - approx. £50
Hi-visibility bib - approx. £10
Costs that are optional for the course:
There may be an opportunity to travel on study tours in the UK and day trips to shows and farms.
Endless opportunities and Fantastic Resources
Students often get the chance to undertake work experience during their studies.
In the past, students have gone to New Zealand or Australia to do sheep and dairy work, with others heading west to Canada and the United States. Such experiences not only help students develop their knowledge and skills but they also prove valuable in terms of improving future employment prospects.
The Myerscough College estate features a dedicated four hectare conservation area and countryside management zone as well as a purpose built Rural Skills Centre which houses our countryside courses. With game bird hatching facilities, an armoury, machinery and estate management workshops, and an off-road driving course - we've everything you need!
Alumni – Oliver McEntyre
To anyone looking to study Agriculture or Countryside at Myerscough College, I’d say go, embrace it & leave with the knowledge that the qualification will stay with you for the rest of your career and open doors that might not have been opened without the time and experience Myerscough offers.