Launching soon: T Level in Digital Design, Production & Development
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED TO START THIS COURSE?
- An average GCSE point score of 5+
- A 'good pass' in Maths and English
- An interest in Computing Programming
- A Distinction in a relevant subject at level 2, if taken
WHY STUDY THIS COURSE?
The T-Level in Digital Production, Design and Development prepares you for the fast-growing and dynamic Tech industry.
- You will learn a range of high-tech digital design skills using our purpose-built digital learning space, with state-of-the-art technology.
- You will spend 315 hours (45 days) minimum working with an employer on an industry placement, ensuring you have real experience of the workplace and a skilled job.
- You will be provided with a comprehensive careers education programme to inform your 18+ decision making.
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CORE CONTENT
Students will develop both in-depth knowledge and practical skills on this 2-year Level 3 Programme, comprising of:
The Core Component:
- Problem-solving
- Programming
- Emerging issues and the impact of digital
- Legislation and regulatory requirements
- Business context
- Data Science
- Digital Environments
- Cyber Security
The Occupational Specialism Component:
- Analysing a problem to define requirements and acceptance criteria aligned with 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 Industry Placement:
- A minimum of 45 days overall, and will give students practical insights into their sector and an opportunity to embed the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.
A RANGE OF TRANSERABLE SKILLS
- Analyse a problem, understand user needs, define requirements and set acceptance criteria.
- Discover, evaluate and apply reliable sources of knowledge.
- Work within legal and regulatory frameworks when developing software.
- Create solutions in a social and collaborative environment.
- Implement a solution using at least two appropriate languages.
- Test a software solution; Change, maintain and support software.
FUTURE CAREERS
Job roles and progression paths could include:
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- Software Development Technician
- Junior Developer
- Junior Web Developer
- Junior Application Developer
- Junior Mobile App Developer
- Junior Games Developer
- Junior Software Developer
- Junior Application Support Analyst
- Junior Programmer
- Assistant Programmer
- Automated Test Developer
Higher education and training paths could include:
- Level 3 Software Technician (Apprenticeship)
- Level 4 Software Developer (Apprenticeship)
- Higher National Certificate/Diplomas
- BSc Computer Games Programming
- BSc Software Engineering BSc
- BA Virtual Reality Design
- BSc Computing
- BSc Digital Media Design and Development
- BSc Computer Science
