IT - Level 1 / Level 2

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3, including English and maths or successful completion of a related Level 1 qualification and good progress with English and maths.

A good grounding in general IT skills and knowledge with specialisms in one or more bespoke areas depending on individual interests.

There are numerous modules but some of the things you will explore could include: coding, software development, website development, cyber security, digital animation, app development.

Through group and 1-1 tuition, work experience and project work.

Classes generally run between 9am-4:15pm but may vary.

Through 2 externally assessed exams and through coursework for your remaining units.

All students will complete an additional 52 hours in work experience. These can be external to the qualification or delivered through ‘live briefs’ in which your project has been designed by an industry expert and there is a vocational aspect to the work you are being asked to produce.

If you're aged 16-18 and haven't achieved a GCSE grade 4/C in English and maths, you'll need to take English and maths classes alongside your programme of study.

Being immersed in IT -  a specialist area that is built on maths and communication - you will be embedding your maths and English skills throughout your units and projects.

Tutorial is a program of essential topics affecting you as a potential employee and member of a community. You will cover topics to improve employability skills, mental fitness (both for you and those around you) and much more. It is an essential part of your personal development.

As part of you weekly timetable, you will be expected to take part in Tutorial. This consists of a 1-1 meeting (at least 3 a year) and Personal Development activities that develop you both personally and professionally. Part of the focus is to raise digital Standards and take part in Employer Engagement Activities such as guest speakers, logging Work Experience and in person and online networking.

We work with Student Experience, Careers and your Curriculum team to ensure your Tutorial elements link to your industry area and to create opportunities to develop key skills for profile raising as well as enabling you to create competitive applications and CVs.

Tutorial is also an opportunity to check in with you as part of a group and individually. You can discuss any issues you might be having that affect your learning and essentially identify strategies and support available to you.

• L3 T Level in IT and Digital (2 years)
• L2 Diploma in Games Design (1 year)
• L3  Extended Diploma in Games Design (2 years)
• Apprenticeships
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