Web and Software Development

You will be able to study the following qualifications and pathways in this subject:

• Level 1 IT and vocational studies
• Level 2 Digital Technologies
• Level 3 Extended Diploma Web & Software Development
• T Level Digital Foundation - a preparation for T Level year
• T Level Digital Design and Development

This course will prepare you for an exciting career in the Digital, IT and Creative industry. BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, recognises that these qualifications are fit for purpose with regard to progression towards a professional career in IT or towards continuing education in Computing and Information Technology. We aim for our students to progress to our IT Apprenticeships or to university, preparing you to enter this lucrative and rewarding industry. During your course, you will learn a variety of skills that will give you a broad base of knowledge whilst developing specialist skills in the pathway of your choice.

You will develop skills such as programming, developing software, creating applications and websites, and games development. You will explore new and exciting technologies such as AI and machine learning, all carried out in our programming labs, studios and workshops. You will learn how to programme using specialist software, such as Microsoft Visual Studio, Adobe Creative Suite, IDLE, Python, C#, Java and Notepad++.  

We will support you with work experience and our tutors have industry links with many relevant employers. We also invite employers and organisations into college to offer projects and tasks. Industry masterclasses are on offer, and guest speakers from your industry specialism will come in to offer work projects, which will broaden your understanding of different career routes within Digital.

Level 1 assessment is based on assignment and digital portfolio evidence. 

Levels 2 and 3 assessment includes externally set unit examinations, a project and college set assignments. You will also have industry placements and employer-set projects

Assessment is ongoing throughout the Apprenticeship. You will create a portfolio of work, both in college and the workplace, which will be used as evidence towards your qualification.

You can be assessed in a number of ways, including:

• producing written documents or products
• observations, witness statements
• photographic and professional discussions.

Our Levels 1 and 2 courses are designed as a pathway onto our Level 3 courses.

Progression options from T Level include university, an apprenticeship or full-time employment. Possible employment routes include Junior Developer, Junior Analyst, Software Engineer and Test Analyst.

Students who choose University generally choose  courses such as Computing, Computer Science and Software Engineering. Students wishing to progress to University with a high UCAS entry requirement need to complete an Extended Project and core Maths to maximise their UCAS point achievement. 

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will likely be offered full-time employment by your employer. Employers spend time and effort supporting and developing you to enhance their business, and they value you as a member of the team.

Alternatively, you could move on to a different employer and job role to experience different environments. Your employer will give you a good reference and you will have 18 months of work experience on your CV to show your new employer.

Another option is to go on to university and get a degree in your chosen specialism.

You can apply for this programme via the Apply Now button, at the top.

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