T Level Digital Design and Development (P)

T Levels are a brand-new qualification designed to give you a head start towards the future you want. The 2-year T Level qualification brings classroom and work placement together on a course designed with industry professionals. You will spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% in an industry placement to give you the skills and knowledge employers are looking for.

You will develop an understanding of: 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 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. You will develop the skills to analyse a problem, understand user needs, define requirements, and set acceptance criteria; design, implement and test software; change, maintain and support software; work collaboratively in a digital team; discover, evaluate, and apply reliable sources of knowledge; work within legal and regulatory frameworks when developing software.

2 x written examinations Employer set project - Both above are combined for grading. Must achieve a minimum of a pass grade. Occupational Specialism - Must achieve a minimum of a pass grade. Synoptic assignment

Entry requirements are 4 GCSE at Grade C/4 or above or a relevant Level 2 qualification. Must include English Language & maths GCSE at C/5.

Computer/ Laptop that can access the internet.

You can progress into roles such as: Web Developer, Web Designer, Software Developer, Computer Games Tester, Computer Games Developer, E-Learning Developer, User Experience (UX) Designer. You can also use this T Level to do a related higher-level apprenticeship or degree course.