Digital Design and Development

What does the course involve?

Preparing you for pursuing a career in web design, UX/UI or web development. This course has been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses to ensure that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares you for employment in the digital industry. This industry is a major source of employment in the UK, with 1.46 million people working in digital companies and around 45,000 digital jobs advertised at any one time. Around 80% of your time will be spent in the classroom with the remaining 20% being spent in an industry placement for a minimum of 45 days. You will study eight digital topics and take exams in Digital Analysis, Legislation and Emerging Issues and The Business Environment, which make up the technical qualification component. You will also complete an employer set project.

Course Outline

• Knowledge of core 8 topic areas in digital
• 2 core exams in Digital Analysis, Legislation and Emerging Issues and The Business Environment
• Employer set project
• An industry placement with an employer, for a minimum of 45 days
• Around 80% of time will be spent in the classroom with the remaining 20% being spent in an industry placement.
• College attendance is 3-4 days weekly

The T Level is made up of four component parts, with the Technical Qualification being the substantial component:

1. Technical Qualification
2. Industry Placement
3. Level 2 English and Maths
4. Any other relevant industry qualifications deemed appropriate by the T Level employer

How will it be assessed?

• Work placement for 315 hours
• Technical qualification 80% (external assessment 2 core exams and Employer Set Project (ESP) set by Pearson Edexcel)