The T Level Digital Support and Security course offers a strong foundation in core digital technologies, combining classroom learning with real workplace experience.

The T Level Digital Support and Security course offers a strong foundation in core digital technologies, combining classroom learning with real workplace experience. This course provides learners with essential knowledge in areas such as networking, programming, algorithms, mobile application prototyping, and testing. It supports progression into a wide range of digital roles, including IT support, digital infrastructure, data analysis, software programming, UX design, and network engineering. Learners gain both practical experience and theoretical understanding to prepare them for future digital careers. If you are excited about developing real technical skills and stepping into the digital industry with confidence, this T Level is an excellent choice.

Course Details

In year 1: Students are learn the following topics:

• Problem Solving

• Introduction to Digital Business Support

• Data

• Business Context

• Legislation and Regulatory Requirements

• Emerging Issues

• Digital Environments

• Security

In year 2: Students will choose one of the following Occupational Specialisms

Digital Infrastructure

In this Occupational Specialism, you will gain the skills to support and maintain the

physical and virtual infrastructure of an organisation, which will include the following

performance outcomes:

Apply procedures and controls to maintain the digital security of an

organisation and its data

Explain, install, configure, test and manage both physical and virtual

infrastructure

Discover, evaluate and apply reliable sources of knowledge

Network Cabling

In this Occupational Specialism, you will learn about networking and how to cable and

test networks, this will include the following performance outcomes:

Apply procedures and controls to maintain the digital security of an

organisation and its data

Explain, install and test cabling in line with technical and security

requirements

Discover, evaluate and apply reliable sources of knowledge

Digital Support

In this Occupational Specialism, you will learn the tools and techniques used to support

digital software and applications, this will include the following performance outcomes:

Apply procedures and controls to maintain the digital security of an

organisation and its data

Install, configure and support software applications and operating systems

Discover, evaluate and apply reliable sources of knowledge

Cyber Security

In this performance outcome, you will learn how to keep organisations secure and

Maintain their security, which will include the following performance outcomes:

Apply procedures and controls to maintain the digital security of an

organisation and its data

Propose remediation advice for a security risk assessment

Discover, evaluate and apply reliable sources of knowledge

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Entry requirements

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.

Equipment required

You will need a computer or laptop that can access the internet.

Your next steps...

Career options might include becoming an infrastructure technician or a role in IT support. You could also progress into roles such as: IT Security Co-ordinator or IT Support Technician. You can also progress to a related higher level apprenticeship or higher-level course.

Additional information

https://www.nwslc.ac.uk/

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