About the course
The Digital T Level qualification is a full-time, two-year qualification that offers an alternative route to A Levels and apprenticeships. T Levels have been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses, so the content meets the demands needed for the current IT / Computing industry. The qualification combines classroom theory, practical learning and a mandatory 315hour work placement to ensure learners have real experience of the workplace.
Content on the course includes but is not limited to:
Computational Thinking
Programming (Program data, operators, file handling, program structure, built in functions, validation and data handling, maintainable code)
Emerging issues and the impact of digital
Legislation and regulatory requirements (Health and safety, Data Protection Act, Computer Misuse Act Equality Act)
Understanding business environments
The creation and use of data (Artificial Intelligence / machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT, file and directory-based structures)
Digital Environments (Network, cloud environments, virtual environments and resilience of environments)
Security (technical threats such as hacking, Distributed Denial-of-service, Man-in-the-middle attacks) & physical vulnerabilities, security risks and threat mitigation.
Employer set project.
T Levels are assessed with core components which includes two examinations and an employer set project. The qualification is graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction.
Examination 1 – 2hr 30mins Digital Analysis, Legislation and Emerging Issues (100 marks available and equivalent to 33.33% of qualification).
Examination 2 – 2hr 30mins Business Environments (100 marks available and equivalent to 33.33% of qualification).
Employer set project 14.5hours – Externally assessed projects (100 marks available and equivalent to 33.33% of qualification).
Entry requirements
Five GCSEs at grade 5/C or above (including English Language, Science & Maths). A strong interest in Computing and IT is essential.
Where next?
Completing a digital T Level will allow learners to progress into a digital degree apprenticeship, employment or higher education studying a technical degree at university such as Computer Science, Computing, Networking or Cyber. Suitable job role / progression routes are: Software Development Technician; Junior Developer; Web Developer; Mobile App Developer; Programmer; Automated Test Developer; and Application Support Analyst.
Work experience and employability
The qualification requires a mandatory 315hours (minimum) industry placement in which all learners must undertake and complete in order to be successfully certified for the qualification. It is expected that learners try to source a relevant work placement, with help from the College, in order to complete the industry placement across the two-year qualification.
What additional resources will I need?
Commitment and transport to a mandatory industry placement. Students are asked to make contributions to cover the cost of any course related trips that are organised.
Course Text & revision books (estimated cost £40).
Fees information
This course is free to students aged 16-18 years. Students aged 19+ will usually be charged a tuition fee, unless they meet certain eligibility criteria for fee remission. For further advice on fees, waivers and loans, please contact the Fees Co-Ordinator at Queens Drive.
Contact
If you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us by emailing enrolment@newcollege.ac.uk.