T Level Digital Support and Security

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.

In year 1: Students will 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

Applicants must achieve at least four Grade 4s, including English and Maths. Admission is also subject to the successful completion of an interview and a skills assessment.

Progression into Higher Education or Degree Apprenticeships or working in the industry.