Digital Production, Design and Development

Course Overview

This new T-Level is ideal if you are intending to progress directly to employment within the digital production, design and development sector in roles such as a Programmer, Web Designer, IT Business Analyst, Systems Designer, or Software Development Technician, to a digital apprenticeship or to further studies in digital.

What will I study?

T-Levels combine classroom theory, practical learning and a minimum 315 hours of industry placement with an employer to make sure you have real experience in the workplace.

The course is assessed through written external examinations and externally set employer projects. You will receive two grades at the end of your qualification, one grade will be A*-E for the core component of your course. The second will be graded either Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction* and will be for the occupational specialism element of your qualification.

Modules

During the core content you will develop an understanding of:

• 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 environment, including physical, virtual and cloud environments
• Emerging technical trends, such as Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), Blockchain and 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

In addition, you will study an occupational specialism, developing skills in digital production, design and development. The content for this element of your course includes:

• 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

Entry requirements

• Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language or Maths or A relevant Level 2 Diploma

• Additionally, students will need to seek a suitable industry placement of 1 day a week

  in a business support capacity, which will need to be completed at certain points

  throughout the 2 years. Applicants should be prepared to find this placement. (This

  should be an unpaid placement, not a part time job).

What could I do next?

• Careers in the digital field including apprenticeships
• University studies in subjects such as games design and web development

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