T Level in Agriculture, Land Management and Production

This T Level is suitable for anyone wanting a career in the agriculture, land management and production sector. The T Level is a 2 year programme and will include a 9 week (minimum) industry placement and a Technical Qualification, where you will also choose a specialist occupation.

At least five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above all from the core subjects and Grade 4 in English and Maths. Science is also desirable for this course.

Horticulture and Garden Design will equip you with the knowledge and skills to go on and work in the industry. You will learn the fundamentals of working in a business including the different sectors, as an employer or an employee, the importance of raising funds and being a sustainable business. You will learn the theory and science behind horticulture, how to identify, name and care for different species of plants taking into account different climates, humidity, cultivation, fertilisers and much more. You will also learn how to design and develop different landscapes from small borders to much larger spaces whilst considering sustainability, different clients that you may work with and considerations for access needs, safety for children and animals and much more. The suitability of plants for an area will also be developed and this will range from learning about different heights, borders, beds, alkaline, acid, shade and light. All learners will be able to develop health and safety skills including working with and maintaining different equipment and machinery.

You will learn through a range of methods in the classroom alongside practicals. There will be a range of guest speakers and experts who will deliver presentations to students about the industry. On top of this, there will be external visits to different sites and businesses that will help to develop learning further.

There will be 2 exams within the core element of the course as well as an Employer Set Project. You will also have to complete an occupational specialism assessment that will be in the form of controlled assessments over a period of weeks. There will be a minimum of 315 hours Industry placement too, which will be logged and signed off by an external provider and will form part of the overall grade.

Your core knowledge and skills will be assessed through exams and an employer-set project. You will work with your tutor to decide when you are ready to be assessed on the core. Assessment of occupational specialist knowledge and skills will vary depending on the occupation. It may involve tests, practical assignments and projects. Your occupational specialist knowledge and skills will be assessed in the second year.