Course Overview
You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of health and safety, sustainability, biosecurity, the supply chain, ethics, learning theories, and animal health. Expand your expertise and apply the techniques you learn to optimise the health of animals, influence positive behaviour, and promote animal welfare and conservation.
You’ll apply theory through practical sessions in our extensive animal collection. Work experience will help you broaden your experience in a real-life setting.
On completion of your T Level, you could progress onto a university related degree* or be ready to gain employment within the animal industry.
*University and programme dependent
Year 1
- Common core topics linked to industry including Health and Safety, Sustainability, Finance, Business, Ethics and Equality.
- Core Pathway topics linked to the animal industry including Biosecurity, Animal Learning Theories, Anatomy, Physiology and Animal Health.
- Employer Set Project
Year 2
- Occupational Specialisms including Animal Welfare, Animal Biology, Animal Training, Animal Welfare and Conservation.
*Some occupational specialisms will be taught across both years of the qualification.
Learning for this course will take place via a combination of both theory and practical-based sessions within the classroom and the extensive Animal Collection at Hartpury College. During practical sessions, you will get to work with over 70 different species of animals including invertebrates, reptiles, mammals, aquatic and avian species. Classroom learning will be delivered via a combination of taught lessons, group work, independent research and the incorporation of guest speakers. As part of your course, you will also be required to undertake a work experience placement (number of hours dependent on course) within the animal industry to work alongside experts to develop your knowledge and skills within your chosen field of interest.
Assessment will take place via both internal and external assessment methods, including written assignments, oral presentations, practical and formal examinations.
Career opportunities include:
- Veterinary Nursing
- Laboratory Technician
- Research within the Animal Industry
- Animal collection worker or technician
- Carer or warden within charity organisations such as the RSPCA or Blue Cross and dog handler or trainer
Course Overview
Course information
You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of health and safety, sustainability, biosecurity, the supply chain, ethics, learning theories, and animal health. Expand your expertise and apply the techniques you learn to optimise the health of animals, influence positive behaviour, and promote animal welfare and conservation.
You’ll apply theory through practical sessions in our extensive animal collection. Work experience will help you broaden your experience in a real-life setting.
On completion of your T Level, you could progress onto a university related degree* or be ready to gain employment within the animal industry.
*University and programme dependent
What you’ll learn
Year 1
- Common core topics linked to industry including Health and Safety, Sustainability, Finance, Business, Ethics and Equality.
- Core Pathway topics linked to the animal industry including Biosecurity, Animal Learning Theories, Anatomy, Physiology and Animal Health.
- Employer Set Project
Year 2
- Occupational Specialisms including Animal Welfare, Animal Biology, Animal Training, Animal Welfare and Conservation.
*Some occupational specialisms will be taught across both years of the qualification.
How you’ll learn
Learning for this course will take place via a combination of both theory and practical-based sessions within the classroom and the extensive Animal Collection at Hartpury College. During practical sessions, you will get to work with over 70 different species of animals including invertebrates, reptiles, mammals, aquatic and avian species. Classroom learning will be delivered via a combination of taught lessons, group work, independent research and the incorporation of guest speakers. As part of your course, you will also be required to undertake a work experience placement (number of hours dependent on course) within the animal industry to work alongside experts to develop your knowledge and skills within your chosen field of interest.
How you’ll be assessed
Assessment will take place via both internal and external assessment methods, including written assignments, oral presentations, practical and formal examinations.
What can you do after this course?
Career opportunities include:
- Veterinary Nursing
- Laboratory Technician
- Research within the Animal Industry
- Animal collection worker or technician
- Carer or warden within charity organisations such as the RSPCA or Blue Cross and dog handler or trainer
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English Language and Mathematics.
You should expect some small costs for books and stationery. There will also be opportunities to take part in trips related to the topics you are studying. These trips incur a charge/are covered by the educational visits fee.
Students are required to pay a non-refundable educational visits fee at enrolment.
Are T Levels a route into Veterinary Medicine?
Currently Veterinary medicine providers are not accepting T Levels, however these are consistently under review by the universities.
What are T Levels?
T Levels are two-year, technical qualifications designed in collaboration with employers. They combine classroom learning with substantial industry experience, preparing you for skilled employment, higher study, or apprenticeships.
How are T Levels assessed?
Assessment is through a mix of written exams, a research project, and a final synoptic assignment. You’ll also complete an industry placement to apply your knowledge and skills in a real-world setting.
How long is the industry placement?
All T Levels include a significant industry placement, lasting at least 45 days. This gives you the chance to gain hands-on experience and develop the skills employers are looking for.
What can I do after a T Level?
A T Level is equivalent to three A levels. After completing your course, you can progress into skilled employment, higher apprenticeships, or university-level study.
Why choose a T Level?
T Levels give you the best of both worlds: classroom study with specialist teaching, and real experience in the workplace. They’re designed to make you industry-ready from day one.
Why study T Levels at Hartpury College?
The key benefit of completing a T Level is the sheer amount of on-the-job experience it includes. You’ll spend 315 hours – that’s 45 days or nine weeks – gaining first-hand experience of your chosen career whilst developing the practical skills that employers are looking for.
That’s in addition to the outstanding education you’ll gain in the classroom. When you finish your T Level, you’ll be well-prepared to launch a successful career and help to create a stronger economy for our future.
Why study T Levels at Hartpury College?
The key benefit of completing a T Level is the sheer amount of on-the-job experience it includes. You’ll spend 315 hours – that’s 45 days or nine weeks – gaining first-hand experience of your chosen career whilst developing the practical skills that employers are looking for.
That’s in addition to the outstanding education you’ll gain in the classroom. When you finish your T Level, you’ll be well-prepared to launch a successful career and help to create a stronger economy for our future.
Living in on-site college accommodation at Hartpury, you’ll be part of a vibrant and international community of students of all ages who share their experience of life at college and university together on one campus.
The Hartpury Certificate is an enrichment programme designed to support our students to grow.
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