T Level Digital - Digital Production, Design & Development
33005W1 | Parson's Walk Centre, Wigan
Start Date | 02/09/2024
Time/Day | FULL TIME
Start Date | 02/09/2024
Time/Day | FULL TIME
Is this course for me?
• Those with career aspirations to work in IT in the digital sector, or in a variety of businesses that have digital requirements, such as a company website, or staff IT system.• Those who want to work in gaming, software development and programming sectors.
• Those who prefer exams to coursework and are keen to develop experience in work placement.
What will I study?
You will cover:
• business context and environment
• change management
• concepts and fundamentals of data
• digital analysis and environments
• diversity and inclusion
• emerging technologies
• security and legislation
• project planning
• development and testing of IT systems
• use of collaborative technologies.
• business context and environment
• change management
• concepts and fundamentals of data
• digital analysis and environments
• diversity and inclusion
• emerging technologies
• security and legislation
• project planning
• development and testing of IT systems
• use of collaborative technologies.
How long is the course?
Full time for two academic years.
How will I be assessed?
External examinations and and Employer set Project in year 1 and examinations in year 2
What qualifications do I need?
A minimum of 5 GCSEs, graded 9-4, including English and Maths. You will also need a Level 2 Merit grade, or a GCSE in Computer Science/IT at grade 4.
What can I progress onto?
T Levels will prepare you for employment and a dynamic career. Due to the broad range of topics covered on the Digital T Level, you will be ready for a career in a variety of sectors.
Roles may include:
• Assistant Programmer
• Junior Application Developer
• Software Development Technician
• IT Support Analyst.
You may choose to progress to degree programmes, or higher apprenticeships, in Computer Engineering, Games Programming or Computer Science.
Roles may include:
• Assistant Programmer
• Junior Application Developer
• Software Development Technician
• IT Support Analyst.
You may choose to progress to degree programmes, or higher apprenticeships, in Computer Engineering, Games Programming or Computer Science.
Other Information
• You will study in our brand new digital skills academy with access to laboratories focussing on:
- robotics and artificial intelligence
- internet of things
- digital technologies and cyber security
• The course will feature guest speakers and visits, including a trip to Amazon and Manchester Airport.
• You will also have access to Robotics and Gaming clubs and the World Skills competition.
• We will help you to secure a work placement in one of a range of businesses, within easy commute, with substantial IT departments, or within the digital sector itself.
- robotics and artificial intelligence
- internet of things
- digital technologies and cyber security
• The course will feature guest speakers and visits, including a trip to Amazon and Manchester Airport.
• You will also have access to Robotics and Gaming clubs and the World Skills competition.
• We will help you to secure a work placement in one of a range of businesses, within easy commute, with substantial IT departments, or within the digital sector itself.
Course Fees
| 16-18 Year Olds | 19+ year olds | Free for eligible learners? | Is Loan Available? |
IT Quality and Testing Professionals
It quality and testing professionals test the quality of IT software, systems and computer games and identify and recommend solutions to problems and improvements that could be made.
Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree
Opportunities
5.73%
RISE in employment in 5 years
What could you earn
£25,410
Entry
£44,790
Median
£73,945
Potential
Typical Tasks
- Makes recommendations concerning software/system quality.
- Develops quality standards and validation techniques.
- Develops, implements and documents test plans for IT software, systems and computer games.
- Undertakes the testing of software, systems or computer games for errors, identifies source of problems and proposes solutions.
Knowledge
Computers and Electronics
Engineering and Technology
Mathematics
Telecommunications
English Language
Design
Skills
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Active Learning
Active Listening
Speaking
Mathematics
Writing
Learning Strategies
Monitoring
Cyber Security Professionals
Cyber security professionals design, implement, test and maintain cyber security systems and track, investigate and analyse data linked to cybercrime.
Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree
Opportunities
5.7%
RISE in employment in 5 years
What could you earn
£29,337
Entry
£51,712
Median
£85,373
Potential
Typical Tasks
- Uses specialist software to gather and analyse information and evidence relating to cybercrime and presents findings to law enforcement officials or private clients.
- Deals with and reports on breaches in security.
- Makes recommendations concerning software/system quality.
- Develops quality standards and validation techniques.
- Develops test plans for security systems and undertakes and documents the testing of security systems weaknesses and errors, identifies source of problems and proposes solutions.
- Examines IT system for potential threats to its security and integrity and draws up response plans for situations where security is compromised.
Knowledge
Computers and Electronics
Education and Training
Customer and Personal Service
Telecommunications
Clerical
Engineering and Technology
Administration and Management
Design
Mathematics
English Language
Public Safety and Security
Law and Government
Communications and Media
Personnel and Human Resources
Sales and Marketing
Economics and Accounting
Production and Processing
Skills
Active Learning
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Learning Strategies
Writing
Speaking
Taxation Experts
Taxation experts advise on tax matters and assess tax liabilities.
Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree
Opportunities
4.61%
RISE in employment in 5 years
What could you earn
£28,818
Entry
£53,091
Median
£93,141
Potential
Typical Tasks
- Represents Government, client or employer in contested claims before tax officials or an independent tribunal.
- Discusses disputed cases with accountants and other specialists.
- Stays abreast of all changes in tax law and precedent.
- Considers particular problems concerning all forms of personal and company taxation.
- Examines accounts of industrial, commercial and other establishments to determine their tax liability and adjusts claims where necessary.
Knowledge
Economics and Accounting
Mathematics
Clerical
Customer and Personal Service
Computers and Electronics
Law and Government
English Language
Skills
Active Listening
Active Learning
Mathematics
Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Learning Strategies
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Writing
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