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T Level in Digital Support Services (Digital Support)

  • Course Type: T Level

What can this course lead to?

Successful completion of this course accrues UCAS points and a number of major UK universities accept T Levels meaning you could progress to further study in subjects such as: networking, software development, games design, computer science, big data analytics, cyber security, social media and business.

Please see points achieved by grades below:

T Level Distinction* = 168 UCAS Tariff Points = A*A*A* at A Level
T Level Distinction = 144 UCAS Tariff Points = AAA at A Level
T Level Merit = 120 UCAS Tariff Points = BBB at A Level
T Level Pass (C or above) = 96 UCAS Tariff Points = CCC at A Level
T Level Pass (D or E) = 72 UCAS Tariff Points = DDD at A Level

Due to the high-level academic nature of the T-Level and the considerable industry placement element totalling a minimum of 315 hours, you will also have the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours to successfully progress directly in to specialist area of design and surveying, or you can progress on to an Apprenticeship or higher level study.

Who is it for?

This course will develop your programming skills in multiple languages including: Python, C#, SQL and JavaScript. You will gain experience using industry standard development environments, techniques and source code management platforms which will equip you to face real world programming challenges. Investigating different software design methodologies, modelling approaches and project management tools will allow you to build the skills needed for your own software development projects. You will learn about the value of digital technology and gain an understanding of customer and commercial needs. Discussions about the ethical and moral issues raised by the increasing reliance on technology and automation and the importance of legal requirements will form part of your studies. All that you learn will then be put to practical use on your industrial placement, where you will be supported throughout by your tutors and mentors to apply what you have learnt to your job role. In addition, you will have the opportunity to explore emerging technology trends and innovations such as Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning, Augmented Reality (AR), Blockchain and 3D printing. This technical study programme is an attractive alternative to A Levels and apprenticeships and is designed in consultation with employers, professional bodies and higher-education providers to give you the industry skills you need in order to start your career within the digital industry.

What is covered?

You will cover digital-related topics such as: Business Contexts – from infrastructure design to managing change. Digital Culture – covering ethical/moral issues. Data Analysis – with data capture, collection, visualisation and modelling Digital Analysis – understanding algorithms, abstraction, pattern recognition and decomposition Digital Environments – covering system fundamentals for physical, virtual and cloud computing Diversity and Inclusion – understanding and valuing differences, sensitivities and equality Digital Learning – covering emerging technologies, internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), computer graphics (3D). Digital Legislation and Security – from data protection and intellectual property to security and data sharing. Planning and programming/Software Development – building project plans, integrating software development lifecycle (SDLC), critical paths, application and solution development. Testing and Tools – covering testing methods/types, industry-based digital tools and usability/user experience (UX) user interface(UI) testing. This specialist course will also allow you to enhance your broader skills in literacy and numeracy, develop transferable skills in communication (working with real colleagues, customers and clients) and undertake research and live project development work. Whilst engaging with specialist tutors, support staff and work placements co-ordinators, you will also be required to complete an industry placement of at least 45 days – providing the much needed real-world experience needed for this industry.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above plus grades 5/C or above English Language and maths. Or a Merit in a relevant Level 2 Diploma, plus grade 5/C or above in GCSE English Language and maths.

Start date: 01/09/2025

Course Code

PTL3IT5AF$

Duration

2 Years

Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.

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