Entrants to the program of training for General Agriculture Level 2 are prepared with knowledge, skills, and attitudes to enter the Agricultural Industry as a Supervised Skilled worker, capable of holding posts such as Field Assistants/Officers, or Farm Supervisors. The training covers multiple agricultural Units in Livestock, Horticulture, crop production and protection, sales/merchandising, operation of farm vehicles, and Soil Management. The people skills needed to operate in the work environment are included to enhance the marketability of the trained agriculturalist at this level.

Who is this qualification for:

This qualification is for persons pursuing the qualification for General Agriculture Level 2 who have successfully completed the qualification for NVQ-J Level 1 General Agriculture. Individuals may enter the NVQ Level 2 in General Agriculture after successfully completing, NVQ Level 1 in General Agriculture, CSEC General Agriculture Level 1, supported by relevant on-farm training.

Persons who complete this qualification can be employed in the following jobs:
 Job title: Plant Nursery supervisor; Enterprise supervisor; Farm Bookkeeper; Farm supervisor; Farm store assistant/clerk; Groundsman; Dairy assistant supervisor

• Listing ID: 3890
• Institution Category: Specialised Institutions
• Institution Type: Public
• Field of Study: Agricultural Science
• Awarding Body: NCTVET
• Qualification Level:
• Education Sector: Technical and Vocational
• Qualification Code: AGG20118
• ISCED Code: 08 Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries & Veterinary- 081 Agriculture- 0811 Crop & Livestock Production
• Qualification Developer: NCTVET Occupational Standards Development Department
• Quality Assurance Body: NCTVET
• Entry Requirements: AGG10217 - NVQ Level 1 in General Agriculture
  Individuals may enter NVQ level 2 in General Agriculture after completing NVQ Level 1 in General Agriculture or with other relevant levels of vocational experience and qualification. Where lower-level qualification plans exist, these MUST be completed.