Launched in 2020, T Levels are a two-year programme offering an alternative to A Levels and apprenticeships for 16–19-year-olds in England. These qualifications combine classroom learning with practical experience, providing students with the technical knowledge and skills that employers need to build a future-ready workforce. Each T Level is a Level 3 qualification, equivalent to three A Levels, and carries UCAS points, enabling learners to progress onto higher education, skilled employment, or apprenticeships.

City & Guilds delivers two pathways within the Agriculture, Environment and Animal Care T Level

• Agriculture, Land Management and Production
• Animal Care and Management

A T Level is made up of the following components:

1. Technical Qualification (80% of the programme)
2. Industry Placement (20% of the programme)

For the land-based T Level, the Technical Qualification includes a common core, a choice of core pathways and occupational specialisms.

Agriculture, Environment and Animal Care includes the following Occupational Specialisms:

• Crop production
• Livestock production
• Land-based engineering
• Floristry
• Trees and woodlands
• Ornamental and environmental horticulture and landscaping

Animal Care and Management includes the following Occupational Specialisms:

• Animal Management and Behaviour
• Animal Management and Science

City & Guilds provides a wide range of resources to support colleges delivering T Levels, helping ensure successful implementation and delivery. These include:

• T Levels Resource Hub: A centralised online hub offering essential guidance, materials, and updates to support T Level planning and delivery.
• Sample assessment materials (SAMs): Detailed examples of assessment formats and content to help tutors and learners prepare for examinations and practical assessments.
• Curriculum planning support: Resources and frameworks to assist in developing structured, effective T Level programmes.
• On-demand webinars: Informative webinars covering key topics, from curriculum planning to assessment preparation, designed for teachers, department leads, and curriculum managers.
• In-person events and live Webinars: Opportunities to engage directly with City & Guilds experts through events and webinars, providing updates, insights, and practical support for T Level implementation.
• Technical Advisor guidance: Access to subject-specific Technical Advisors who provide expert advice, updates, and ongoing support for T Level delivery.
• Teaching and learning materials: Tailored teaching resources to help deliver the technical knowledge and skills learners need.
• These resources are designed to help colleges confidently plan, deliver, and assess T Levels while ensuring learners gain the skills and experience to progress into employment, apprenticeships, or higher education.