General Farm Worker Apprenticeship Level 2

General Farm Worker Apprenticeship Level 2

The broad purpose of the occupation is to support the operation of farm enterprises through maintaining a culture of health and safety, biosecurity, engaging with third parties, maintaining crop, animal handling and health, maintenance and cleanliness of machinery. The General Farm Worker will typically be required to drive farm vehicles and must hold the appropriate license. The individual will work alongside the supervisor, supporting daily operations for the farm enterprises including identifying and maintaining animal or plant health performance, conducting routine tasks and assisting with general record keeping practices. The individual will manage the storage of forage and crop, minimising waste and disposing of necessary waste appropriately. Animal welfare and risk awareness and prevention are integral to this occupation.

A General Farm Worker is likely to specialise in Livestock or Crop. This Apprenticeship Standard takes a core and options approach. All apprentices will complete the core and must select the one most appropriate option to their role: Livestock Worker or Crop Worker.

What you will learn Entry requirements Assessment Progression Bicton College

What you will learn

Learning more about tractor and machinery use, Arable, nutrition, health and welfare, health and safety, environment and conservation.

Entry requirements

- Suitable paid employment relevant to the industry.
- Mathematics and English GCSE passes at grade 3/D or above, or equivalent (unless exempt).
- A character reference provided from you school

Assessment

EPA

Progression

Level 3 Apprenticeship, Level 3 Full time

Bicton College

Bicton College is based in East Devon, near Exeter, and set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just two miles from the Jurassic Coast. The historic Georgian mansion, commercial farm, animal husbandry school, modern veterinary nursing building, world-class engineering and heavy plant machinery workshop, walled garden and arboretum are all set in over 200 hectares of historic parkland.

What You Will Learn

Learning more about tractor and machinery use, Arable, nutrition, health and welfare, health and safety, environment and conservation.

Entry Requirements

- Suitable paid employment relevant to the industry.
- Mathematics and English GCSE passes at grade 3/D or above, or equivalent (unless exempt).
- A character reference provided from you school

Assessment

EPA

Progression

Level 3 Apprenticeship, Level 3 Full time

Bicton College

Bicton College

Bicton College is based in East Devon, near Exeter, and set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just two miles from the Jurassic Coast. The historic Georgian mansion, commercial farm, animal husbandry school, modern veterinary nursing building, world-class engineering and heavy plant machinery workshop, walled garden and arboretum are all set in over 200 hectares of historic parkland.