Trees and Woodland T Level

Trees and Woodland T Level at a Glance

From 2023 the T Level in Trees and Woodland will be available at Sparsholt College.

The T Level in Agriculture and Environment provides a unique opportunity to undertake a qualification that includes industry experience. You will undertake core content such as Sustainability, Business, Communication, Health and Safety and Finance all important theory that underpins knowledge and understanding of the wider Agricultural sector. Following this, occupational specialism units will allow you to specialise Trees and Woodland Management. Your work placement throughout the two years will then enable you to put into practice your knowledge and understanding.

Learn more about T Levels on the Government website

Qualification:

T Level

Level of Study:

T Level

Interview:

Yes

Location:

On Campus and Industry Placement

Duration:

2 Years

What will I learn?

Over the duration of the course, you will cover:

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

Where will it lead me?

The specialist pathway route in Agriculture, Land Management and Production will open several opportunities within the land-based sector including careers in Agriculture such as a Farmer, Agricultural Engineer or Farm Management. Other routes into the Arboriculture and Horticulture industries could lead to opportunities such as a Forestry Worker, Countryside Ranger or Landscaper.

Enrichment

Study+ at Sparsholt College allows you to engage in a range of activities that will enrich your student experience whilst studying at the college. The activities range from Digital Wellbeing and Literacy to our Beekeeping Society, British Sign Language, Wall Climbing and even additional Maths+ and English+ sessions to help you with your entire study program. All students will also be provided with the opportunity of joining the Student Government or Student Council which meets to discuss matters close to student’s hearts and make an active change on campus to matters such as sustainability and student experience.

Facilities

Sparsholt College has a wide range of state-of-the-art facilities including new projects like a Robotic Milking Parlour and Agritech Centre being built specifically for the introduction of the T Level in Agriculture, Environment and Animal Care in September 2023. Sparsholt College also has many existing facilities that you will experience whilst studying the T Level, such as the Animal Health Welfare and Research Centre, the Fullbore rifle range, Sawmill, Horticultural facilities, Equine Centre and Sika Deer Pen.

T Level

Arboriculture, Forestry and Woodland Management