The level 1 NVQ in Agriculture is suitable for candidates who are working in the agricultural industry but have little experience.  

There are no entry requirements for this qualification but candidates do need to be employed in an appropriate position so that they can be assessed while they work.  

There is a single pathway to this qualification and within this candidates can chose whether they wish to focus on livestock or extensive crop units. The candidate must undertake three core units and four optional units to achieve the qualification.