T Level - Agriculture (Livestock)

This exciting new T level has been developed in conjunction with employers and experts in the agricultural industry to ensure you learn the skills and knowledge to progress to a rewarding career in the agricultural sector.

Taught in our stunning land-based campus which includes a 500 acre mixed farm, you will develop practical skills working with our cattle, sheep and pigs enterprises and learn how modern livestock farming can be both productive and sustainable.

This is a 2 year course, equivalent to 3 A levels.

Alongside your course you will undertake a 45 day Industry Placement with one of our fantastic industry partners, meaning you will be work ready AND have the option of progressing to university if you wish to take your passion further.

• Health and Safety Principles
• Sustainability
• Biosecurity
• Livestock Production - Health & Management & Welfare
• Forage & Grazing Management
• Machinery and Equipment
• Cattle, Sheep, Pigs

This is a skills priority area with high employment following qualification. Job roles include:
• Stockperson
• Agricultural Contractor
• Agriculture Sales
• Assistant Farm Manager

University degrees in related subjects such as:
• Agriculture
• Land Management
• Animal Science & Welfare

4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English & Maths.

Due to the physical nature of the assessments, you will need to be capable of achieving the practical elements of the course without assistance.

Our entry requirements are in place to support our students in achieving the qualifications they have chosen to study. In addition to the entry requirements, all students will be regularly assessed by East Durham College at an early stage in their study programme. This is to ensure that students are enrolled onto courses which suit their abilities – following assessment, there may be occasions when students are transferred to a relevant course at a higher or lower level in order to ensure they are enrolled on to the right course for them to achieve and progress.

Entry onto any course at EDC may have entry requirements in addition to exam results; this includes but is not limited to DBS checks, references, fitness to practice and at times physical requirements to be capable of achieving the practical elements of the course without assistance. Entry onto any course at East Durham College is subject to final approval from the Assistant Principal.

East Durham College's Houghall Campus is committed to providing a supportive and welcoming environment for all our students. The campus, some of which is over 80 years old, has seen over £40m invested in new facilities over recent years. However, there are still some aspects of the site which are not fully accessible and would cause an issue for those with limited mobility or wheelchair users and due to the nature of the site, adjustments may not always be reasonable at this stage. The College is committed to further investment and improvements of the site, as we work towards ensuring the campus is as accessible as possible. If you have limited mobility or are a wheelchair user and wish to undertake a course at the Houghall Campus, please contact Student Services on 0191 375 4710 in the first instance to discuss your needs and options.

• Exam
• Employer set project
• Practical and written assessment

September 2025

2 years, full time.