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Introducing T Levels at Hartpury

for the most up-to-date course information. How will my T Level compare with A-levels? A T Level qualification is worth the same amount of UCAS points as three A-levels. When you finish your T Level, you'll be well-equipped with the practical skills and expertise to enter employment within a technical role or further specialise at university,* helping to create a stronger economy and a more sustainable future. What if I'm not ready to study a full T Level? Our one-year T Level Foundation Programme will give you the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to progress onto one of our T Levels. Read more on page 33. Studying a T Level qualification can lead to a world of opportunities. Where will yours take you?

T Levels are set to become one of the main choices after GCSEs, replacing BTECs and City and Guilds qualifications in many subjects over the next few years. For Hartpury, this includes animal, agriculture, and equine courses. Developed with employers and educational providers, these two-year ‘technical programmes’ give students the applied skills that industries need. We’ve answered your most frequently asked T Level questions below. Why should I study a T Level? The key benefit of completing a T Level is the sheer amount of on-the-job experience it includes. With a T Level, you’ll gain a high quality education and heaps of practical skills. This will open a clearly defined route into further study or a skilled role within our In order to prepare you for a technical role, your learning will take place inside and outside the classroom. You'll spend a large amount of time gaining first-hand experience of your chosen career in an industry placement. That’s in addition to the practical and classroom education you'll receive at Hartpury. Our Innovation, Careers and Enterprise (ICE) team will support you to find a placement that matches your career goals through our network of 3,000 employers. Which T Level can I study at Hartpury? Agricultural T Levels are launching nationally in 2024. We'll be one of the first providers to deliver T Levels in Livestock Production, Crop Production, and Land-Based Engineering. We'll be adding T Levels in our animal and equine subject areas in future years. Check our website related land-based industries. How will I study a T Level?

Did you know? T Levels are similar to apprenticeships in some ways. They are designed with employers and approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

*Course and university dependent.