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COURSE OVERVIEW
The Digital T-Level course is for students who wish to progress into skilled IT employment or higher-level technical training or study. The main area of study covers:
- Digital Production,
- Design and Development.
- Included alongside the technical qualification is the completion of an employer set project and a weekly industry placement within the IT industry.
This T-Level has been developed in collaboration with employers so the content meets the needs of industry, preparing students for the workplace. There will be a mixture of classroom-based teaching and learning and ‘on-the-job’ learning as the course involves at least 315 hours (approximately 45 days) of Industrial Placement. This new qualification provides the essential knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to any digital occupation. You’ll learn about the value of digital technology and gain an understanding of customer and commercial needs, alongside the ethical and moral issues raised by the increasing reliance on technology and its impact on culture, autonomous operations and addiction. Use of physical, virtual and Cloud digital environments, emerging technology trends and the application of tools and testing to influence innovation, algorithms and usability are a key part of the course. You’ll gain a knowledge of data analysis and modelling across different platforms and understand the importance of legal and regulatory requirements, industry standards, privacy, confidentiality and how to manage threats and risk.
FURTHER INFORMATION
At least four 4s at GCSE including at least a 4 in English Language and Maths. NOTE: Completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service Application (DBS) may be required as you may undertake placements in digital setting that engage with vulnerable people.
The T-Level ensures students have the knowledge and skills needed to progress into skilled employment or higher level technical training. Following the completion of the T level in Digital you may go on to: Skilled employment within the IT sector Higher Level apprenticeships at Level 4 and above which may progress you into careers such as a Software Developer. Higher education as UCAS points have been awarded to T Levels, they facilitate progression to Higher Education
The course is assessed through 2 Core Knowledge Module exams, an employer -set project and digital, design and development synoptic assessment.
Students 16-18 year olds will not have to pay tuition fees, awarding body registration or exam fees. Please note: You may be entitled to a Bursary payment to help with costs such as travel to College, trips and equipment, a food allowance and childcare. To qualify you must be resident in the UK and meet the eligibility criteria which will include evidence of your financial circumstances. Cost Information for students aged 19 and over on the start date of their studies. Students aged 19 and over may be entitled to a Bursary payment to help with costs such as travel to College, trips and equipment and childcare. To qualify you must be resident in the UK and meet the eligibility criteria which will include evidence of your financial circumstances.
For further information please contact Admissions Team by emailing admissions@crawley.ac.uk or by calling 01293 442200 – press option 2 for Admissions.