入学要求
GCSE Maths at grade 5 and English at grade 4 with 3 other GCSEs at grade 4 or above; preferably including Computing or an IT related qualification
评估方法
The course is assessed by external examinations which include two External Examinations,
Employer Set Project and an Externally Assessed Project
About this course
T Levels are the next generation of vocational learning. With 80% of your time spent at college and 20% on industry placement, these world-class technical courses offer you a new choice after your GCSEs. Are you looking to launch a career within the Digital sector? This T Level in Digital Production, Design and Development will give you knowledge and skills you need to flourish in this exciting and innovative sector. It offers the perfect blend of theoretical study and hands-on work experience, with the opportunity to work in one of the largest growing economic sectors in the UK. This means that there will be lots of future opportunities in this ever-changing industry. Significant changes to working practices and the adoption of artificial intelligence continue at a fast pace as more companies embrace the benefits of digital technology.
The T Level will combine classroom work with work experience placements across the 2-year course, developing core knowledge and relevant career specific skills. This ensures that you have the knowledge and skills needed to progress onto digital-related university courses, apprenticeships or employment. We work closely with local businesses so that you gain valuable industry experience and prepare for your future career.
T Levels are a Level 3 qualification equivalent to 3 A Levels and offer you a balance of classroom theory, practical learning and a hands-on industry placement. You will spend 80% of your time in the classroom and the other 20% in the workplace. T Levels also carry UCAS points to take you on to university. You will undertake 315 hours of industry placement over the duration of the two-year course.
课程领域负责人
Stephen Robson
Who is this aimed at?
This course is aimed at students who:
Would like to learn how to program in modern programming languages
Want to work in a digital related career
Would like to find out more about computers and their role in everyday life
Would like to learn how to look at problems and design programs to solve them
Would like to learn about how computer systems work, right down to the CPU level
Would like to understand the applications of computers in networks and the Internet
Would like to progress to a computer science or a software design degree course
What will you learn?
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
digital tools for project management and collaboration
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
What skills will you develop?
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
Professional development
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