What are T-Levels?
- An alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other 16 to 19 courses.
- A qualification equivalent to three A Levels carry UCAS points for progression into Higher Education and prepares students for to apprenticeship and employment.
- Routes for students into skilled employment, higher study or apprenticeships
- An in-depth industry placement that lasts at least 45 days. Students get valuable experience in the workplace; employers get early sight of the new talent in their industry.
You will spend 80% of the course in your learning environment, gaining the skills that employers need. The other 20% is a meaningful industry placement, where you put your learnt skills into action.
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About the Course
This course focuses on the digital industry and aims to give you the essential knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to any digital occupation. You will learn the essentials behind all digital roles by understanding data and digital systems, how software and business interact, security, testing, planning and legal issues. You then build on this by developing specialist skills in understanding user needs and designing and developing digital systems.
What will I study??
- Problem solving
- IT Programming.
- Emerging issues and impact of digital
- Legislation and regulatory requirements
- Business context
- Data
- Digital Environments
- Security
You will also develop your broader skills in literacy and numeracy. In addition, you will develop transferable technical and practical skills in communication (working with colleagues, customers, and clients), research and project work.
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Entry Requirements
Four Grade 4-9s at GCSE, including a minimum of Grade 4 in GCSE Maths. Students who completed BTEC level 2 at a distinction level with GCSE maths grade 4 can also apply.
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Progression
On completion of the programme learners can progress to University, high skill employment in the area of Software Development, Hardware and Network Technician, Web Designer, IT Business Analyst and Games Developer or apprenticeship.
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Assessment Method
Course work and Exams. The core component will be assessed by two exams and an employer set project.
