Digital Production, Design and Development - T Level

• 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English
• An understanding of computers and technology
• The ability to problem solve with creativity

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a T Level Technical Qualification in Digital Production, Design and Development.

• 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 the 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

• College based classroom theory and practical sessions
• 315 hours over 2 years of mentoring and work experience in workplace(s)

• Work placement(s) logbook
• Employer Set Project
• Exams

Alongside your studies, you will undertake a substantial work experience placement of at least 315 hours.

English skills are embedded within the Digital, Design and Development qualification content. This includes reading and comprehending theoretical study texts, writing reports or documentation related to the industry, and effective communication in professional settings. You are encouraged to develop your written and oral communication skills, presentation skills, and the ability to analyse and evaluate information.

Maths is also embedded within the vocational context. It focuses on applying mathematical concepts and techniques relevant to the specific industry. You will learn to solve industry-specific mathematical problems. The aim is to develop numeracy skills that are directly applicable to real-world scenarios encountered in Digital Production, Design and Development.

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.

Upon completion of this course, you can go on to study at university in a variety of digital subject areas.

Alternatively, you can go into employment or undertake an apprenticeship.

The T level Digital Production, Design and Development is an industry driven professional qualification in which your skills and knowledge will be shaped by emerging industry trends as well as your work placement(s), making you an excellent candidate for either the workplace or higher education.

T Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other 16 to 19 courses. Equivalent in size to 3 A levels, a T Level focuses on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher study, or apprenticeships.