Level 2 General Farm Worker Apprenticeship

Riseholme College

Showground Campus, North Carlton, Lincoln, LN1 2ZR

Apprenticeship

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Please note - For this apprenticeship you will need to find an employer to give you a placement, the provider may help you with finding one.

Information and Communication Technology

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Riseholme College

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Are you looking to launch a career as a farm worker? This apprenticeship could be ideal for you. It's likely that you would specialise in livestock or crops, supporting the operation of farm enterprises such as animal handling and health, maintenance and cleanliness of machinery. You will typically be required to drive farm vehicles and must hold the appropriate license.

Course Details

Health and safety
Bio-security
Handling animals
Operating agricultural vehicles
Crop/forage storage
Farm maintenance
Modules in-line with your job role - livestock worker/crop worker

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed through an end point assessment (EPA) and graded pass or distinction. Please note that the duration does not include the EPA.

Entry requirements

You will need appropriate employment in the agricultural industry. It is preferable that you have GCSE English and Maths at grade 3 or above. If you do not have Level 1 and 2 English and Maths you will need to achieve a minimum of level 1 in these subjects prior to taking the end point assessment.

Equipment required

Stationery such as pens and paper
An electronic device to access online learning, i.e. a laptop
Steel toe-capped boots, hi-vis vest and overalls for practical sessions

Your next steps...

More advanced courses and apprenticeships are available at the college for further progression. You may also have the oppotunity to be promoted to a hgher level position at work.

Additional information

https://www.riseholme.ac.uk/study/view-all-courses/Level-2-General-Farm-Worker-Apprenticeship-2

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