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BTEC Firsts Agriculture (2010)

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Here you’ll find support for teaching and studying BTEC Firsts in Agriculture. Through a combination of practical experience and written assignments, these vocational qualifications provide level 2 learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding needed for a career in the sector.

Units offered include land-based business, machinery operation, estate maintenance, crop production and animal husbandry. 

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BTEC Firsts in Agriculture specification
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Qualification type:
BTEC First
Qualification title:
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Agriculture
Qualification framework:
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Level:
Level 2
Accreditation status:
Accredited
Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
90
Total Qualification Time (TQT):
150
Qualification number (QN):
500/9933/4
Eligible for funding in England for:
Pre-16 (EFA funding), 16-18 (EFA funding)
Availability:
UK and international
First teaching:
2010
Last registration:
  • Fri Dec 31 10:13:00 UTC 2021 (England)
  • Tue Dec 31 15:55:00 UTC 2024 (Wales)
  • Fri Dec 31 12:42:57 UTC 2021 (Northern Ireland)
Final certification:
  • Sun Dec 31 10:14:00 UTC 2023 (England)
  • Thu Dec 31 15:55:00 UTC 2026 (Wales)
  • Sun Dec 31 12:43:00 UTC 2023 (Northern Ireland)

BTEC Firsts in Agriculture specification
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Qualification type:
BTEC First
Qualification title:
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Agriculture
Qualification framework:
See the latest information on accountability measures
Level:
Level 2
Accreditation status:
Accredited
Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
180
Total Qualification Time (TQT):
300
Qualification number (QN):
500/9932/2
Eligible for funding in England for:
Pre-16 (EFA funding), 16-18 (EFA funding), 19-23 Level 2 and 3 entitlement (SFA funding)
Availability:
UK and international
First teaching:
2010
Last registration:
  • Fri Dec 31 10:15:00 UTC 2021 (England)
  • Tue Dec 31 15:56:00 UTC 2024 (Wales)
  • Fri Dec 31 12:44:27 UTC 2021 (Northern Ireland)
Final certification:
  • Sun Dec 31 10:15:00 UTC 2023 (England)
  • Thu Dec 31 15:56:00 UTC 2026 (Wales)
  • Sun Dec 31 12:44:31 UTC 2023 (Northern Ireland)

BTEC Firsts in Agriculture specification
Download PDF | 1.1 MB
Qualification type:
BTEC First
Qualification title:
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture
Qualification framework:
See the latest information on accountability measures
Level:
Level 2
Accreditation status:
Accredited
Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
360
Total Qualification Time (TQT):
600
Qualification number (QN):
500/9547/X
Eligible for funding in England for:
Pre-16 (EFA funding), 16-18 (EFA funding), 19-23 Level 2 and 3 entitlement (SFA funding), 19+ Local flexibility (SFA funding)
Availability:
UK and international
First teaching:
2010
Last registration:
  • Fri Dec 31 10:16:00 UTC 2021 (England)
  • Tue Dec 31 15:56:00 UTC 2024 (Wales)
  • Fri Dec 31 12:44:52 UTC 2021 (Northern Ireland)
Final certification:
  • Sun Dec 31 10:16:00 UTC 2023 (England)
  • Thu Dec 31 15:56:00 UTC 2026 (Wales)
  • Sun Dec 31 12:44:56 UTC 2023 (Northern Ireland)

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BTEC Firsts in Agriculture can help you take your first steps towards a career in farming. You'll learn essential skills such as growing crops, keeping farm animals such as sheep and cattle, driving tractors and operating machinery.

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