This T Level is for you if you want to start a career in software and digital design as, for example a Programmer, Web Developer, Systems Analyst, Software Developer or Digital Marketer.
T Levels combine classroom theory, practical learning and a minimum 45-day industry placement. During the two-year programme, you will learn the core knowledge that underpins most jobs in the digital industry and you will also develop occupationally specific skills that will allow you to enter skilled employment within digital production, design and development.
The content is split into a core component that is common to all Digital T Levels & occupational specialism content that is specific to working within Digital Production, Design and Development.
Key Information
Course Level
Level 3
Delivery
Full-Time
Duration
The T Level will be completed over 2 years
The core component will introduce you to digital related topics including:
- How digital technologies impact business
- The ethical and moral implications of digital technology
- Using data in software design
- Using digital technologies to analyse and solve problems
- Digital environments, including physical, virtual and cloud environments
- Emerging technical trends, such as Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), Blockchain, 3D printing
- Legal and regulatory obligations relating to digital technologies
- The privacy and confidentiality of personal data
- The technical, physical and human aspects of internet security
- Planning digital projects
- Testing software, hardware and data
- Digital tools for project management and collaboration
The occupational specialism content will allow you to develop skills in:
- Analysing a problem to define requirements and acceptance criteria aligned to user needs
- Designing, implementing, and testing software
- Changing, maintaining and supporting software
- Creating solutions in a social and collaborative environment
- Discovering, evaluating, and applying reliable sources of knowledge
- Applying ethical principles and managing risks in line with legal and regulatory requirements when developing software
The core component will be assessed through a project set by employers in the industry and two externally set tests (50% of the qualification)
The occupational specialism is assessed through an externally assessed project. Students will respond to a scenario to design and develop a software-based solution (50% of the qualification)
Applicants will require a grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics and English, as well as a minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade 4 or above , including Computer Science.
Students can progress into roles such as:
- Web developer
- Web designer
- Software developer
- Computer games tester
- Computer games developer
- E-Learning developer
- User Experience (UX) designer
Financial Support
Depending on your situation, you may be able to access a range of financial support available.
Course Fees
UK
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