You will be assessed through coursework and practical observations at the farm.
The courses starts in September 2025 and it will take one year to complete.
Four GCSEs at grade 2/3 or above including English and Maths.
Level 2 Agriculture Certificate, validated by City & Guilds.
FAGR
Do you love farming and want to help farm animals?
With our Level 2 Agriculture course, you will earn practical skills and knowledge about working with cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, and poultry.
The course is held at our Wigfield Farm campus, led by experienced agricultural teachers.
This one-year course combines theory and practical sessions, covering:
You will be assessed through coursework and practical observations at the farm.
You will need waterproof coat and trousers, overalls, and steel toe capped boots or wellies.
You will also need to bring either a notepad and pen or a laptop.
All other PPE you may need will be provided.
Long hair will also need to be tied back.
Wigfield Farm
Haverlands Lane
Barnsley
S70 5NQ
Upon completion, you could progress onto the Level 3 Agriculture course, or work-based learning courses or secure employment as a farm worker or manager, agronomist or feed nutritionist.
See what careers are available in the Animal Management sector. Use our online careers tool, Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 – 19 and don’t hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.
If you’re aged 19 or above and don’t hold a a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Team by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing info@barnsley.ac.uk
Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.