Level 3 T Level Agriculture (Land-based Engineering)

Course overview

The Level 3 T Level in Land Based Engineering is a two year qualification designed to prepare students for employment, apprenticeships or further study within the land based engineering and agricultural machinery sector.

This is a full-time course; you will spend 4 days a week at college and 1 day a week on your industry placement.

The course is made up of two key components. The Common Core develops underpinning knowledge required across the land based sector, including business and commercial understanding, sustainability, legislation, ethical principles, health and safety and safe working practices. This element is assessed through two written examinations.

Learners complete the Occupational Specialism in Land Based Engineering, developing technical knowledge and practical skills in the maintenance, repair and operation of land based machinery and equipment.

In your first year, you’ll focus primarily on the common core content. In your second year, the emphasis shifts to your occupational specialism. Your core will be assessed in Year 1, and your occupational specialism will be assessed in Year 2.

Learning is delivered through a combination of theory and practical sessions in college workshops and engineering facilities, supported by access to relevant machinery and equipment. Learners also complete a compulsory 315 hour employer led industry placement with an external engineering or agricultural machinery employer.

Entry Requirements

· 4 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, which include English and Maths. We will consider progression from the successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification achieved at Merit with Grade 4 English and Maths.

· Some farming experience before commencing the course is essential, as is the ability to cope with written work. An employer-led industry placement of at least 315 hours will need to be completed across the qualification. This placement must be a crop production-based placement.