Digital
If you are looking for a career that uses creative IT in the workplace, this course will give you an excellent foundation.
Course Information
- Course Type School Leaver
- Subject Area Information Technology
- Qualification T Level Foundation Year
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Course Level Level 2
- Location Victoria House
- Course Length 1 year
- Overview
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The T Level Transition Programme is designed to prepare you for the full T Level which includes a range of topics that will develop your skills and knowledge in order to progress to Level 3 study or the workplace. This qualification includes NCFE Level 2 Certificates in Cyber Security, Coding and Data Analysis.
You will have classroom lessons, including theory and practical elements and computer lab sessions. As an Apple accredited College, you will also have the opportunity to learn to programme iOS apps using the Apple Suite in our Institute of Technology building.
Your work will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence gathered from assignments and exams.
You will also continue to study GCSE Maths and English, if you do not have a grade 4 or above, as well as core Digital Maths and English. Your work will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence gathered from assignments and exams.
On this course you will:
- Take part in work experience
- Use digital communication technologies
- Shoot a short film
- Create an animation
- Design a website
- Work in a team
- Learn basic code and make your own computer game
This course is ideal if you are interested in computers and want to progress to work or further study in this area.
Next steps: The T Level Foundation Year will give you the skills required to progress to the full T Level in either Digital Production, Design and Development, Digital Business Services or Digital Support Services, the BTEC Foundation/Extended Diploma in Information Technology (Level 3) or the BTEC in Esports (Level 3). Alternatively, you could apply for an Apprenticeship in the IT industry.
- Entry Requirements
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You will need at least four GCSEs at grade 2 or above. If you don’t have a grade 4 in English and Maths, you will be required to study for this alongside your course.
In addition, learners are expected to have an interest in computers and/or IT, with a career aim in a computing related field.
Internal applicants will also need a reference from their former tutor.
- Facilities
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You will have classroom lessons, including theory and practical elements and computer lab sessions. As an Apple accredited College, you will also have the opportunity to learn to programme iOS apps using the Apple Suite in our Institute of Technology building. You will have access to a Learning Resource Centre. There is a refectory in Victoria House. Students have the opportunity to take part in a full programme of enrichment activities.
- Additional Costs
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Although many of our enrichment activities are free for participants, some activities will incur a fee.
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Have a question?
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What our students think?
“The atmosphere at College is very welcoming and was an easy transition from school. The industry placement of the T Level attracted me as it gave me a clear path after the course. My placement is at a tech support company and I now work part time with the company too. I was able to... Read more >
“The facilities at College are really good and we spend a lot of time in the computer lab doing practical work, such as cyber security. I am really enjoying applying what I learn at College during my work placement and vice versa.” Read more >
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