Course Overview
Enhance your digital and study skills to equip yourself for employment or pursue a full T Level by enrolling in a Level 1 Essential Digital Skills qualification. Additionally, you'll undertake a Level 2 extended certificate in agriculture, to further develop your technical expertise. You'll study the following units:
- Introduction to Land-based Machinery Operations
- Introduction to Animal and Plant Biology
- Assist with Agriculture Habitat Management
Should you not have attained a GCSE grade 4 in English and/or maths, you'll continue your studies in these subjects.
You'll complete 20 days of industry experience with an employer to further develop your knowledge and skills.
English and Maths
Students who have not achieved English and/or maths GCSE grade 4 will continue studying these.
Digital and Study Skills
Students will develop these skills to prepare them for employment and/or the full T Level through studying a Level 1 Essential Digital Skills qualification.
Personal Development
Students will complete all aspects of the Hartpury Certificate.
Technical Knowledge and Skills - Agriculture
Students will complete a Level 2 Technical programme to develop their knowledge and skills in agriculture:
- Introduction to Land-based Machinery Operations
- Introduction to Animal and Plant Biology
- Assist with Agriculture Habitat Management
Employability Skills
Students will complete 20 days of industry experience with an employer to develop their knowledge and skills.
3 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, to include either English Language or Maths. Other occupation-specific requirements may apply.
Once we receive your application, we will write and invite you to attend an interview and written assessment with a member of staff on your chosen course. The interview is an opportunity to discuss the course content, ask any questions you may have and go on a tour of the campus.
Students who pass all elements of the programme (including English and Maths) and have a good tutor reference will be eligible to apply for either our T Level in Livestock Production or T Level in Crop Production.
Course Overview
Course information
Enhance your digital and study skills to equip yourself for employment or pursue a full T Level by enrolling in a Level 1 Essential Digital Skills qualification. Additionally, you'll undertake a Level 2 extended certificate in agriculture, to further develop your technical expertise. You'll study the following units:
- Introduction to Land-based Machinery Operations
- Introduction to Animal and Plant Biology
- Assist with Agriculture Habitat Management
Should you not have attained a GCSE grade 4 in English and/or maths, you'll continue your studies in these subjects.
You'll complete 20 days of industry experience with an employer to further develop your knowledge and skills.
What you'll study
English and Maths
Students who have not achieved English and/or maths GCSE grade 4 will continue studying these.
Digital and Study Skills
Students will develop these skills to prepare them for employment and/or the full T Level through studying a Level 1 Essential Digital Skills qualification.
Personal Development
Students will complete all aspects of the Hartpury Certificate.
Technical Knowledge and Skills - Agriculture
Students will complete a Level 2 Technical programme to develop their knowledge and skills in agriculture:
- Introduction to Land-based Machinery Operations
- Introduction to Animal and Plant Biology
- Assist with Agriculture Habitat Management
Employability Skills
Students will complete 20 days of industry experience with an employer to develop their knowledge and skills.
Entry requirements
3 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, to include either English Language or Maths. Other occupation-specific requirements may apply.
Once we receive your application, we will write and invite you to attend an interview and written assessment with a member of staff on your chosen course. The interview is an opportunity to discuss the course content, ask any questions you may have and go on a tour of the campus.
Progression routes
Students who pass all elements of the programme (including English and Maths) and have a good tutor reference will be eligible to apply for either our T Level in Livestock Production or T Level in Crop Production.
Why study T Levels at Hartpury College?
The key benefit of completing a T Level is the sheer amount of on-the-job experience it includes. You’ll spend 315 hours – that’s 45 days or nine weeks – gaining first-hand experience of your chosen career whilst developing the practical skills that employers are looking for.
That’s in addition to the outstanding education you’ll gain in the classroom. When you finish your T Level, you’ll be well-prepared to launch a successful career and help to create a stronger economy for our future.
Why study T Levels at Hartpury College?
The key benefit of completing a T Level is the sheer amount of on-the-job experience it includes. You’ll spend 315 hours – that’s 45 days or nine weeks – gaining first-hand experience of your chosen career whilst developing the practical skills that employers are looking for.
That’s in addition to the outstanding education you’ll gain in the classroom. When you finish your T Level, you’ll be well-prepared to launch a successful career and help to create a stronger economy for our future.
Living in on-site college accommodation at Hartpury, you’ll be part of a vibrant and international community of students of all ages who share their experience of life at college and university together on one campus.
The Hartpury Certificate is an enrichment programme designed to support our students to grow.
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