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Agriculture Courses at Riseholme College

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Interested in farming, livestock or growing the food we eat? Study Agriculture at Riseholme College near Lincoln, Lincolnshire, and develop practical skills for your future in farming.

 

Our agriculture courses combine classroom learning with experience on a working farm. Whether you’re new to agriculture or already have experience, explore college courses, T Levels and apprenticeships to find your next step.

Agriculture at a glance

  • Location: Riseholme College, near Lincoln, Lincolnshire.
  • Study options: Level 1 Land-Based Studies, Level 2 and Level 3 Agriculture, T Levels and agricultural apprenticeships.
  • Practical learning: Experience on Riseholme Park Farm, alongside classroom study.
  • Specialist facilities: Working farm, livestock facilities and Centre for Agri-Food Technology.
  • Your next step: Employment, an apprenticeship or further study, depending on your qualification.
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Learn on a working farm

Put your learning into practice at Riseholme Park Farm. With access to 500 acres of arable and grassland, you’ll explore how crops, livestock and land are managed in a working agricultural environment.

The farm includes Lincoln Red cattle, a roundhouse and a sheep flock with dedicated lambing facilities. Practical sessions help you connect what you learn in the classroom with the daily responsibilities of farming.

Explore modern farming technology

Agriculture is changing, with technology helping farmers improve productivity and manage their environmental impact.

Riseholme’s Centre for Agri-Food Technology, part of the Lincolnshire Institute of Technology, brings modern agricultural technology into your learning environment. Its focus includes precision farming, soil health and more efficient use of resources.

What skills will I learn?

Depending on your chosen course, you could develop skills in:

  • Livestock husbandry and farm animal production.
  • Crop production and cultivation.
  • Agricultural machinery operations.
  • Estate maintenance and land management.
  • Safe working practices.
  • Applying your knowledge in an agricultural workplace.

Check the individual course pages for the subjects and practical activities included in each programme.

 

Practical learning and work experience

Build your confidence through classroom teaching, practical activities and work experience relevant to your course.

For example, our Level 2 Agriculture course includes farm animal production, crop production, machinery operations and estate maintenance, alongside external work experience. This helps you understand the expectations of agricultural employers and explore the work you enjoy.

Where could Agriculture take you?

An agriculture qualification can help you take your first step into roles such as farm assistant, livestock worker or arable farm worker. With further training and experience, you could progress into specialist technical roles or farm management.

You could also continue to a higher-level course. For example, Level 2 Agriculture offers a route towards Level 3 study, helping you build your knowledge and practical skills before your next step.

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Frequently asked questions

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Level 2 General Farm Worker Apprenticeship

Level 3 Crop Technician Apprenticeship

Level 3 Livestock Unit Technician Apprenticeship

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Develop your skills on our working farm

Put what you learn to the test, with practical hands-on sessions

Student Profiles

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Joshua Tollerton

Joshua is currently studying the T Level in Agriculture: Land Management and Crop Production, where he is developing his knowledge and practical skills within the agricultural industry. With a passion for farming, Joshua wanted to explore where his interest in agriculture could take him and gain valuable experience to help shape his future career ambitions. 

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