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T Level in Agriculture, Land Management and Production (Crop and Plant Production)

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Subject

Agriculture

Level

Level 3

Study Mode

Full-Time

Duration

2 years

Start Date

September 2026

The course

Practical vs Theory

45%

55 %

Are you looking to develop a career in crop and plant production? This Agriculture T Level course, focusing on arable, will give you the knowledge and skills you need. You'll enjoy the ultimate blend of theoretical study in the classroom, gaining hands-on experience on our commercial farm and out in industry. T Levels have been developed in collaboration with employers to meet industry needs. They are a Level 3 qualification equivalent to 3 A Levels and offer you a balance of classroom theory, practical learning and a hands-on industry placement. You will spend 55% of your time in the classroom and the other 45% undertaking practical activities, including time spent in the workplace. This varies depending on the time of year. T Levels also carry UCAS points to take you on to university.
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T Levels

T Levels have been developed in collaboration with employers to meet industry needs. They are a Level 3 qualification equivalent to 3 A Levels and offer you a balance of classroom theory, practical learning and a hands-on industry placement. You will spend 80% of your time in the classroom or working on our campus, plus 20% in the workplace. T Levels also carry UCAS points to take you on to university.

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Course Information

  • To provide you with practical and knowledge-based learning, with specialist components focused on crop and plant production.
  • Allow you to study and develop skills in real working environments, preparing you for employment.
  • To give you the knowledge you need to progress to university level study, should you wish.
  • Sustainability, including environmental legislation, sustainable development, climate change and waste management principles
  • The principles of biosecurity
  • Employment rights and responsibilities and progression opportunities within the sector
  • Ethical principles
  • The supply chain and principles of stock management
  • Business organisations, enterprise skills and project management
  • Characteristics protected by equality legislation
  • Communication
  • Principles of customer care
  • Finance
  • Health and safety
  • Information and data
  • Occupational specialism: Crop and Plant Production

You will need 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above. These must include English and Maths.

You will learn through classroom sessions, practical work and blended learning.

You will usually be on campus four days per week.

You will need to undertake a minimum of 315 hours (approximately 45 days) of on-the-job experience through an industry placement.
You will be assessed through formative assessments, synoptic assessments and examinations.
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This T Level will allow you to progress to university level study or straight into employment.
This course will allow you to explore careers as an assistant farm manager, farm manager, farm consultant, agronomist, and many more.
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