Digital Infrastructure T Level

If you would like to work as a digital technical specialist in a large tech organisation or governmental organisation, or work in a cyber security role, this new generation of Gold Standard qualifications could be for you. T Levels offer an attractive technical alternative to studying three different A Levels.

Rapid developments in technology have brought with them a range of digital jobs, meaning that there are lots of opportunities to climb the career ladder and work for some great companies along the way. Developed by the Institute of Apprenticeships, the Department for Education and employers such as Fujitsu, Accenture and Lloyds Banking Group, this T Level is aimed to get you work ready for a career in the digital industry. You will be placed in a local or regional business to gain valuable industry experience: currently, our learners are placed in companies such as Autotrader, Inclusive Bytes and the NHS.

This two-year course offers you the chance to become ready for employment or further study, and the chance to develop the knowledge, concepts and theories related to specific job roles including Cyber Security Engineer, Network Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Data Centre Administrator and System Admin. The course includes:

• Digital industry core theory, concepts and skills
• Digital Business Service specialist skills and knowledge
• An industry placement with an employer lasting at least 45 days
• A minimum standard in Maths and English.

You will learn the relevant skills and knowledge that form the core business principles in the digital industry. You will study the ethical and legal implications of digital technology and their impact on the economy and business solutions. You will also explore emerging technologies, and new or rapidly developing innovations expected to have a significant impact on industries and society within the next five to ten years.

Cyber Security Specialisation focuses on the procedures and controls to maintain digital security, including risk assessment, systems evaluation and understanding the technical, physical and human aspects of internet security. This is a growth industry that holds exciting prospects for cyber security professionals in national security, commerce and public sector organisations.

If you are keen to progress onto a T Level but haven’t quite got the grades, or if you need that little bit longer to develop your skills and knowledge before making the step to a T Level, then completing a Level 2 year is perfect for you.

The Digital T Level Foundation year is specifically designed to develop your skills, experience, knowledge and behaviours to support progression onto T Level. It is aimed at those learners who are not quite ready to start a T Level but have the potential to progress.

Assessment of your knowledge, skills and understanding will be through an externally set exam (two papers), a specialist and employer set project that covers the core units, and a project which will include:

• Internally assessed projects
• Presentations
• Practical assessments
• Building a portfolio.

Collaborative learning means you will work with your peers to problem solve, design, implement and test networks and security systems in our purpose-built labs, agile workshop and classrooms. You will also sit an occupational specialist practical exam in the second year.

You will also need to successfully complete a 45 day placement in a relevant business or organisation as part of the T Level.

Learners who achieve this qualification can progress into employment, higher education or onto an apprenticeship, depending on their chosen occupational specialism.

A Digital T Level can lead directly into employment in roles such as Cyber Security Engineer, Technologist Technician and Network Manager/Engineer.

If you wish to study at university, this T Level attracts UCAS point scores equal to three A Levels.

Entry Level Courses:

Skills for Life & Work/Preparing for Adulthood

No formal qualifications are required for this course.
These courses are specifically designed for learners with a Special Educational Need (SEND).

Pre Level 1

No formal qualifications are required for this course.

Full Time ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

No formal qualifications are required for this course.

Full Time GCSE Re-sit Study Course Science

GCSE Grade 3 (C) in Maths or English. Below GCSE Grade 3 (C) in BIO,CHM,PHY subjects or not sat GCSE Sciences in the past.

Full Time GCSE Re-Sit Maths and English

GCSE Grade 2 or 3 in Maths and English.

Full Time Level 1 Course

2 GCSE's at grade 2 unless you want to study the courses listed below:

Electrical & Plumbing: Min GCSE grade 3 in maths or Functional Skills 1 in maths

Motor Vehicle: Min GCSE grade 2 in maths

Full Time Level 2 Course

4 GCSE grade 3 including English or maths or a level 1 in Functional Skills English or Maths unless you want to study the courses below:

Motor Vehicle : GCSE grade 3 in maths or Functional Skills Level 1 in maths & Level 1 in Motor Vehicle.

Min GCSE grade 4 or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English Required for:

Accounting, Plumbing & Electrical

 Full time Level 3 Course

4 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English AND Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English AND Maths will be accepted).

NOTE: If you want to study Applied Science you must have 4 and above in GCSE Biology, Chemistry & Physics.

Vocational Level 2 in the subject area you wish to study plus Grade 4-9 GCSE English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).

*A Vocational Level 2 is required for the following courses:

Accounting

All Construction Subjects

Hair & Beauty Subjects

Applied Science

T Level Foundation (Level 2)

4 GCSE Grade 3 including English and Math's (or Functional Skills Level 1 in English and Math's)

T Levels

5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English and Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths will be accepted).

*Health & Healthcare Science T Level requires GCSE Grade 4 in BIO, CHEM, PHY OR if double all 4's required. 

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