City & Guilds: Land-Based

Over the next few months, we’ll be hosting a series of online sessions to develop, review and get feedback on the content and assessments for the Animal Care and Management Technical Qualification.

This is your chance to contribute to the development of a curriculum designed for young people looking to start their careers with animals.

If you’re interested in taking part, or just finding out a little more about what’s involved, please contact Sarah C***s at [email protected] (colleges) or Kenny Nolan at [email protected] (employers/businesses).

There’s more information about the Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care T Levels on our website: https://www.cityandguilds.com/tlevels/land-based

Our dedicated Technical Advisors, Sarah C***s and Anne Rogers, have been on the road, visiting land-based colleges and engaging with our incredible customers to discuss Technical Qualifications and the T Levels programmes.

If you wish to arrange a visit, please do reach out!

T Levels - Employer involvement for Agriculture, Land Production and Management

This September the Technical Qualification in Agriculture, Land Management and Production for the T Level in Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care will be going live. This qualification has the following Occupational Specialisms (OS):
- Crop Production
- Ornamental and Environmental Horticulture and Landscaping
- Trees and Woodlands – Forestry
- Trees and Woodlands – Arboriculture
- Livestock Production
- Floristry
- Land-based Engineering

In preparation for delivery, and throughout the lifetime of the qualification, employer involvement is key. There is a number of ways employers and individuals working in industry can be involved
including:
- Validation of assessment materials
- Reviews
- T Level Employer Strategy Group
- Ambassador

City & Guilds need employers and people working in industry across all of the Occupational Specialisms to be involved.

There are a number of ways people can be involved and if you are interested to find out more, please contact Sally Green, Industry Manager for Land-based Services (T Levels), at [email protected]

T Levels - employers involvement for Animal Care and Management

In February, City & Guilds will be restarting the development of the Technical Qualification in Animal Care and Management which will be part of the T Level in Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care. This qualification will have two Occupational Specialisms (OS):
• Animal Care and Management
• Animal Care and Science

For this development, they will need employers and people working in the animal care industry to be involved and this includes the following:
• Pet stores and retail
• Dog grooming
• Boarding, kennels and catteries
• Animal training
• Pet nutrition
• Zoos
• Wildlife parks
• Aquariums
• Animal health
• Veterinary surgeries

There are a number of ways people can be involved and if you are interested to find out more, please contact Sally Green, Industry Manager for Land-based Services (T Levels), at [email protected]

T Level in Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care - Employer Update Webinars

At the beginning of February, we will be running employer update webinars for each of the Technical Qualifications in the T Level.

If you would like to join, please register on the link below:

Agriculture, Land Management and Production (ALMP):

1pm 3 February 2023
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2432935986826097756


Animal Care and Management (ACM):

11am 2 February 2023
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7876137569363940440

register.gotowebinar.com

Update on Technical Qualification in Animal Care and Management (ACM)

Following a recent consultation on the draft outline content, IfATE will be progressing development of a new T Level Occupational Specialism (OS) for Animal Care and Science. The aim of this OS is to provide students with employment or entry into higher education. This OS will be an option within the Animal Care and Management T Level and sit alongside the Animal Care and Management specialism.

Development of the Equine Care and Management Occupational Specialism will remain paused whilst the aligned standards are being revised. This work is expected to conclude in summer 2023.

The updated outline content has been published onhttps://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/media/6797/animal-care-and-management-outline-content-final-jan-2023.pdf

Link to the Institute’s website: https://support.tlevels.gov.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/9552079722386-12-January-2023-T-Level-Newsletter

12 January 2023 - T Level Newsletter This week's newsletter includes updates on: Updated T Level industry placements delivery guidance Specialist Equipment Allocation: Monitoring Form B due 27 January 2023 Find employers waiting to C...

New to delivering land technicals?
Need a post-Covid refresher?

Join our Techincal Advisor Sarah C***s for our Delivering an Effective Land Technical webinar on 24th November at 3pm
Register here:

register.gotowebinar.com

Consultation open for draft outline content for Occupational Specialism in Science for the Animal Care and Management T Level.

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) would welcome views from providers, employers, and industry bodies on draft outline content for the Occupational Specialism in Science for the Animal Care and Management T Level.

A consultation page has gone live today and can be found https://lnkd.in/eXYNyezK . This contains the draft outline content and a survey for completion. This will be open until midnight on Monday 14th November.

If you would like to feedback on the draft outline content, please follow the link above and complete the consultation survey.

Occupational Specialism in Science for the Animal Care and Management T Level We welcome views from providers, employers, and industry bodies on draft outline content for the Animal Care with Science T Level: Technical Qualification.

T Levels – Industry Technical Consultants for T Level in Agriculture, Environment and Animal Care
As you are probably aware, we are delighted to have been awarded the contracts to deliver the Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care T Levels. The two Technical Qualifications (TQs) in Land represent an excellent opportunity for young people to start their working life in a sector which can offer sustainable, rewarding careers.

We are looking to recruit industry and subject matter experts for a number of roles, including to develop assessments that include exam questions, practical assignments, and projects for this new Technical Qualification, as well as digital learning resources to support teaching and learning, and to provide validation on development activity. This is contracted paid work with our Qualification Assessment and Development Team and other project teams. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact [email protected] for more information.

Below are the occupational specialisms covered by these TQs:

• Livestock production
• Crop production
• Trees and woodlands management (Forest and Arboriculture)
• Land-based engineering
• Floristry
• Ornamental and environmental horticulture and landscaping
• Animal care and management
• Equine care and management

Outline of T Levels:
T Levels are aimed at 16-18-year-old students
They’re designed to offer a ‘gold standard’ route for students wishing to enter skilled occupations
T Levels are nationally recognised programmes that have similar rigour to 3 A Levels
They’re developed in collaboration with employers and businesses to ensure they meet the needs of the industry and prepare students for the workplace.

Last week our Technical Advisors Sarah C***s and Anne Rogers had a fantastic couple of days networking with some of our land colleges. Thank you South Staffordshire College and Myerscough College for hosting us. Lots of great discussions around land technicals and T Levels.
(And we got to see some great animal species too)

Land-based Provider Events

Regional Networks

This Autumn, City & Guilds are running a series of free face-to-face networking events around the country. Registration is free, so why not come along to receive up to date information and network with colleagues within the sector. Click on the links below to register via Eventbrite:

Myerscough College 5th Oct: 1pm - 3pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/land-based-regional-network-tickets-415823558457?dm_i=1LRR%2C81D5Y%2C5FKYE%2CWVW12%2C1
Derby College 12th Oct: 1pm – 3pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/land-based-regional-network-tickets-425656900247?dm_i=1LRR%2C81D5Y%2C5FKYE%2CWVW12%2C1
Sparsholt College 10th Nov 1pm – 3pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/land-based-regional-network-tickets-425702165637?dm_i=1LRR%2C81D5Y%2C5FKYE%2CWVW12%2C1
City & Guilds Wakefield Office 16th Nov 10am – 12pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/land-based-regional-network-tickets-429243878997?dm_i=1LRR%2C81D5Y%2C5FKYE%2CWVW12%2C1

Introduction to Agriculture, Land Management and Production T Level

Run by our Land T Level Technical Advisor, Anne Rogers, this session will tell you everything you need to know as we countdown to delivery in September 2023.


Myerscough College 5th Oct 10am - 12pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/agriculture-land-management-production-t-level-introduction-tickets-415821973717?dm_i=1LRR%2C81D5Y%2C5FKYE%2CWVW12%2C1
Derby College 12th Oct 10am-12pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/agriculture-land-management-production-t-level-introduction-tickets-425656077787?dm_i=1LRR%2C81D5Y%2C5FKYE%2CWVW12%2C1
Broadstairs College 31st Oct 10am - 12pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/agriculture-land-management-production-t-level-introduction-tickets-423367653047?dm_i=1LRR%2C81D5Y%2C5FKYE%2CWVW12%2C1
Sparsholt College 10th Nov 10am – 12pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/agriculture-land-management-production-t-level-introduction-tickets-425700580897?dm_i=1LRR%2C81D5Y%2C5FKYE%2CWVW12%2C1
City & Guilds Wakefield Office 16th Nov 10am – 12pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/agriculture-land-management-production-t-level-introduction-tickets-429240488857?dm_i=1LRR%2C81D5Y%2C5FKYE%2CWVW12%2C1

Key recorded webinars
• Land-Based Industries Channel https://www.gotostage.com/channel/d7075882a13d44b390dae7acdfa14265?dm_i=1LRR,81D5Y,5FKYE,WW1ZM,1

Key documents
• Resources and support – TechBac https://www.cityandguilds.com/technical/resources-and-support?dm_i=1LRR,81D5Y,5FKYE,WVVON,1
• Welcome Pack https://www.cityandguilds.com/-/media/cityandguilds-site/documents/technical-qualifications/technical-qualifications/2022/technical-qualifications-welcome-pack-fy23-pdf.ashx?la=en&hash=86D76250DD0A363D3502D5B9CA2379E23B8FC0E2&dm_i=1LRR,81D5Y,5FKYE,WVVON,1
• Checklist for delivery https://www.cityandguilds.com/-/media/cityandguilds-site/documents/technical-qualifications/technical-qualifications/2021/technicals-checklist-for-delivery-pdf.ashx?la=en&hash=E90770D124F0055FB46E85BDA3B80783AB405AA8&dm_i=1LRR,81D5Y,5FKYE,WVVON,1
• Exam timetable https://www.cityandguilds.com/-/media/cityandguilds-site/documents/technical-qualifications/technical-qualifications/2022/technicals-exams-timetable-for-2023-pdf.ashx?la=en&hash=AC11D569ED000F2EEA5206D38F6F803D18E94FDB&dm_i=1LRR,81D5Y,5FKYE,WVVON,1
• Employer involvement planner & tracker https://www.cityandguilds.com/-/media/cityandguilds-site/documents/delivering-our-qualifications/cdl/policies-procedures/quality/employment-involvement-planner.ashx?la=en&hash=AEBD354FA058FE89B4C931646491E3E8B17C7C94&dm_i=1LRR,81D5Y,5FKYE,WVVON,1
• Employer involvement planner & tracker exemplar https://www.cityandguilds.com/-/media/cityandguilds-site/documents/delivering-our-qualifications/cdl/policies-procedures/quality/exemplar-employer-involvement-tracker.ashx?la=en&hash=8B29F775F1D88FA7BA5126ED0836AD9AA9AB2416&dm_i=1LRR,81D5Y,5FKYE,WVVON,1

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