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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.

To learn more about T Levels please click here

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:

    • 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

   We are proud to be Expert Members of the Pearson T Level Provider Panel
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