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T Level in Digital Production, Design and Development
Our T Level in Digital Production, Design and Development is a technical qualification equivalent to three A Levels. This course combines classroom learning with a substantial industry placement, preparing students for careers in the digital sector or progression to higher education.
T Levels have been developed in collaboration with employers to ensure they meet industry needs. This qualification provides both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in software development, coding, systems design, and testing. The substantial industry placement gives students real workplace experience and professional connections.
What Makes T Levels Different?
- Industry-led curriculum designed with employers
- 45-day industry placement as a core component
- Practical, technical learning alongside academic content
- Focus on employability and workplace skills
- Qualification highly valued by employers and universities
Course Overview
This technical qualification has been developed in collaboration with employers to meet industry needs. Students learn core digital skills and specialized skills in digital production, including programming, coding, problem-solving, and testing. The course combines classroom learning with a substantial industry placement, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real workplace settings and develop professional skills.
Qualification
T Level (equivalent to 3 A Levels)
Exam Board
Pearson
Duration
2 years
Entry Requirements
Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics and English, plus Grade 4 in Computer Science (if taken)
Key Features of Our T Level Program
A key feature of the T Level is the 45-day industry placement with an employer in the digital sector. We have partnerships with local and national technology companies who offer high-quality placements. During this time, students work on real projects, gaining invaluable experience and making professional connections.
Our digital suite is equipped with industry-standard hardware and software, including development environments, version control systems, and testing tools. Students have access to virtual machines, cloud platforms, and specialized equipment for app and web development.
Our T Level is delivered by a team of teachers with industry experience in software development, digital design, and IT project management. We also welcome regular guest speakers from industry partners who provide insights into current technologies and workplace practices.
We work closely with employers including local tech startups, national technology companies, and public sector IT departments. These partnerships inform our curriculum, provide guest speakers, set real-world projects, and offer industry placements.
Course Content
Core Component (Year 1)
- Problem solving using computational thinking
- Programming fundamentals (multiple languages)
- Emerging technologies and trends
- Data and digital systems architecture
- Security considerations and ethical hacking
- Testing methodologies and quality assurance
- Business context and project management
- Digital environments and the business impact
Occupational Specialism (Year 2)
- Designing, implementing and testing software
- Maintaining and supporting systems
- Analyzing problems and finding solutions
- Working with stakeholders on requirements
- Developing secure code following best practices
- Creating responsive and accessible web applications
- Database design and management
- Professional skills and workplace behaviors
Interested in this course?
Speak to our T Level team for more information about this cutting-edge qualification.