Course Structure:
- 80% Classroom Learning – Students study 14 core topic areas relevant to the Digital industry.
- 20% Industry Placement – A minimum of 45 days on placement with an employer to gain on-the-job technical skills.
The T Level in Digital Software Development is a two-year course designed to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills needed for a successful career in the tech industry. In Year 1, students explore a broad range of digital topics, including problem-solving, programming, digital environments, and data, alongside vital areas such as legislation, security, and the business context of IT. They also complete an Employer Set Project, developing essential workplace skills through tasks like project planning, debugging code, designing and building solutions, and evaluating their work. Year 2 focuses on an Occupational Specialism, where students design, develop, and implement their own IT project. To gain real-world experience, students complete a 45-day industry placement, working on an externally set project that mirrors the expectations and demands of the software development sector.
Modules:
Year 1
Units to be studied:
- Problem-solving
- Programming
- Emerging issues and the impact of digital
- Legislation and regulatory requirements
- Business context
- Data
- Digital environments
- Security
Employer Set Project
Task 1: Planning a project
Task 2: Identifying and fixing defects in existing code
Task 3: Designing a solution
Task 4a: Developing the solution
Task 4b: Reflective evaluation
Year 2
Occupational Specialism
Design, development and implementation project of an IT project
IT Industry Placement
Complete 45 days placement working in the industry on an Externally Set Project
Benefits of T Levels:
Our T Level courses offer an exciting and career-focused alternative to traditional qualifications, combining classroom learning with hands-on industry experience. One of the biggest benefits is that you’ll finish college with real work experience on your CV (more than most college students), giving you a competitive edge when applying for jobs or university. You’ll also have the chance to build valuable connections with businesses during your industry placement, with the potential to secure a job offer at the end of your course. Students will study in our brand new £6.6 million STEM Centre, equipped with the latest technology and software, creating a professional environment that mirrors the modern workplace.
