Course Overview
During your first year, you’ll gain a fundamental understanding of health and safety, sustainability, biosecurity, finance, data, the supply chain, and plant growth. In year two, you’ll expand your skills and expertise to include optimal crop yield and quality, the tools, equipment, and materials used in managing crops and the surrounding areas, and how to establish, manage, harvest, and store crops as a vital component of the food production process.
You’ll spend 80% of your time learning at Hartpury and 20% – a minimum of 45 days – completing an industry placement. Benefit from our network of over 3,000 industry employers to find a position that fits your career aspirations. You’ll develop your applied skills within the workplace and be well-prepared to progress into a technical role as a land-based engineer.
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, to include English Language and 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.
Course Overview
Course information
During your first year, you’ll gain a fundamental understanding of health and safety, sustainability, biosecurity, finance, data, the supply chain, and plant growth. In year two, you’ll expand your skills and expertise to include optimal crop yield and quality, the tools, equipment, and materials used in managing crops and the surrounding areas, and how to establish, manage, harvest, and store crops as a vital component of the food production process.
You’ll spend 80% of your time learning at Hartpury and 20% – a minimum of 45 days – completing an industry placement. Benefit from our network of over 3,000 industry employers to find a position that fits your career aspirations. You’ll develop your applied skills within the workplace and be well-prepared to progress into a technical role as a land-based engineer.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, to include English Language and 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.
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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