T Level in Agriculture, Land Management and Production (Livestock Production)

You will need 5 GCSE's at grade 4-9 including Maths, English and Science.

The course is made up of two components, both of which need to be successfully achieved to attain the technical qualification. These include:

- Core component - graded A*-E
- Livestock production occupational specialism - graded Pass, Merit and Distinction

Assessment is undertaken via a range of methods, including assignments, employer and external-based projects and exams.

The employer-set project ensures students have the opportunity to combine the core knowledge and skills to develop a substantial piece of work in response to an employer set brief.

At the heart of the T Level is the valuable industry experience that will give you the edge over other learners who take a purely academic pathway.

You’ll benefit from the opportunity to:

- Understand the world of work and start networking with potential future employers
- Put your studies into context and practice developing skills in a real work environment
- Gain the experience of being in a workplace setting that lasts at least 45 days
- Check this is the career you want to pursue
- Gain real experience to put on your CV and to talk about at an interview
- Potentially secure a job or apprenticeship with the employer after you have completed your T Level
- Attend your industry placement as day release, block release or a mixture of both - this could also be split across up to two employers

Start your career in the agriculture sector with a T Level programme.

Do you want a practical approach to learning with real on-the-job experience? This could be your next level qualification.

Designed alongside employers, T Levels are a two-year programme that follow GCSEs and could give you a head start towards the career you want. It’s a smart choice to start your career that keeps your future options open.

These qualifications ensure you’ll have the skills and knowledge businesses want and prepares you for:

- Work
- Apprenticeships
- Higher Education

As part of this course, you will study a range of modules, including:

Year 1 - Core Content

Students will develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the sector, including:
- 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

Year 2 - Specialist Content

Livestock Production Pathway:
-Establish conditions for animal breeding
-Rear livestock from birth to production standard
-Optimise livestock production
-Maintain areas surrounding the livestock production environment

City and Guilds

The agriculture, environment and animal care programmes have been built with employers and trade associations to make sure you get the skills needed for your next steps.