Summary

This T Level is a two year course which has been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses. It has been designed to meet the needs of the digital industry and will prepare you for a career in the Digital Sector. The T level will offer you a mixture of classroom learning and ‘on-the-job’ experience during an industry placement of at least 45 days (315 hours) and is equivalent to three A Levels. The course is split into 2 sections: The Core and the Occupational Specialism.

Core Content (year 1)

You will gain core knowledge and develop a general understanding of digital from the following: 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 and digital tools for project management and collaboration

In addition to the core content, each student will also develop skills in digital production, design and development.

In the second year you will focus on the occupational specialism which allows you to to develop the relevant skills in preparation for your career in the digital industry and will cover: analysing problems, designing software, maintain software, creating software solutions and evaluating its success within a business and legal context.