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T Level Foundation Programme Land-Based Engineering

T Level

The foundation programme is a one-year programme designed for students who need a bit more preparation to progress onto a full T Level or into employment. You'll develop your technical knowledge and practical skills in land-based engineering, alongside working with employers; the foundation programme will also allow you to continue studying English and Maths.

Key Information

Course Duration: One year
Part or Full Time: Full Time
Level of Study: T Levels

Course Overview

Enhance your digital and study skills to equip yourself for employment or pursue a full T Level by enrolling in a Level 1 Essential Digital Skills qualification. Additionally, you'll undertake a Level 2 extended certificate in land-based engineering, to further develop your technical expertise. You'll study the following units:

  • Land-based Engineering Operations – Carry out Servicing and Maintenance on Land-based Equipment
  • Introduction to Land-based Workshop Practice
  • Introduction to Land-based Machinery Operations

Should you not have attained a GCSE grade 4 in English and/or maths, you'll continue your studies in these subjects.

You'll complete 20 days of industry experience with an employer to further develop your knowledge and skills.

English and Maths

Students who have not achieved English and/or maths GCSE grade 4 will continue studying these.

Digital and Study Skills

Students will develop these skills to prepare them for employment and/or the full T Level through studying a Level 1 Essential Digital Skills qualification.

Personal Development

Students will complete all aspects of the Hartpury Certificate.

Technical Knowledge and Skills - Land-Based Engineering

Students will complete a Level 2 Technical programme to develop their knowledge and skills in land-based engineering:

  • Land-based Engineering Operations – Carry out Servicing and Maintenance on Land-based Equipment
  • Introduction to Land-based Workshop Practice
  • Introduction to Land-based Machinery Operation

Employability Skills

Students will complete 20 days of industry experience with an employer to develop their knowledge and skills.

3 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, to include either English Language or 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.

Students who pass all elements of the programme (including English and Maths) and have a good tutor reference will be eligible to apply for our T Level in Land Based Engineering.

Course Overview

Course information

Enhance your digital and study skills to equip yourself for employment or pursue a full T Level by enrolling in a Level 1 Essential Digital Skills qualification. Additionally, you'll undertake a Level 2 extended certificate in land-based engineering, to further develop your technical expertise. You'll study the following units:

  • Land-based Engineering Operations – Carry out Servicing and Maintenance on Land-based Equipment
  • Introduction to Land-based Workshop Practice
  • Introduction to Land-based Machinery Operations

Should you not have attained a GCSE grade 4 in English and/or maths, you'll continue your studies in these subjects.

You'll complete 20 days of industry experience with an employer to further develop your knowledge and skills.

What you'll study

English and Maths

Students who have not achieved English and/or maths GCSE grade 4 will continue studying these.

Digital and Study Skills

Students will develop these skills to prepare them for employment and/or the full T Level through studying a Level 1 Essential Digital Skills qualification.

Personal Development

Students will complete all aspects of the Hartpury Certificate.

Technical Knowledge and Skills - Land-Based Engineering

Students will complete a Level 2 Technical programme to develop their knowledge and skills in land-based engineering:

  • Land-based Engineering Operations – Carry out Servicing and Maintenance on Land-based Equipment
  • Introduction to Land-based Workshop Practice
  • Introduction to Land-based Machinery Operation

Employability Skills

Students will complete 20 days of industry experience with an employer to develop their knowledge and skills.

Entry requirements

3 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, to include either English Language or 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.

Progression routes

Students who pass all elements of the programme (including English and Maths) and have a good tutor reference will be eligible to apply for our T Level in Land Based Engineering.

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