Land Based Engineering

Land-Based Engineering

T Level

As technology plays an ever-increasing role in the agricultural sector, there’s a range of career opportunities for a skilled and versatile engineer. This T Level will give you core knowledge and practical skills across engineering systems, machinery operation and repair, as well as workshop skills, which you’ll apply in our on-site workshops and through an industry placement

Key Information

Course Duration: Two years
Part or Full Time: Full Time
Level of Study: T Levels

Course Overview

In your first year, you’ll gain a fundamental understanding of engineering systems, building on basic operating processes. You’ll develop this further in your second year, learning the skills required to inspect and test machinery and equipment using diagnostics to identify and rectify faults in engine, hydraulic, and breaking systems. You’ll also gain an understanding of safe working practices, sustainability, operating principles, and the wider supply chain.

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

In your first year, you’ll gain a fundamental understanding of engineering systems, building on basic operating processes. You’ll develop this further in your second year, learning the skills required to inspect and test machinery and equipment using diagnostics to identify and rectify faults in engine, hydraulic, and breaking systems. You’ll also gain an understanding of safe working practices, sustainability, operating principles, and the wider supply chain.

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.

Arthur Clark
“I’d always planned to go into farming but wanted to play rugby too. Hartpury appealed because it gave me the opportunity to do both.”
Arthur Clark
Level 3 Extended Diploma Agriculture

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