We are offering an exciting opportunity to employers to take on a skilled Digital T Level learner for a termtime industry placement. Learners aim to accrue 315 hours on an a termtime work placement, which is typically offered as one or two days per week, week-long blocks of fulltime work, or a mix of both. Placements are typically in-person, with an option of up to 20% remote working.  

Our learners come to their placements with industry-level skills already under their belts. Some examples of typical learner capabilities by course are: 

Digital Production, Design and Development learners 

• Designing and developing programs in Python and C#  
• Developing web applications using JavaScript/asp.net/SQL  
• Software testing 
• Engaging in the software lifecycle 
• Self-management and project planning with Agile and DevOps 

Digital Support Services Students   

• Responding to tickets and providing support on the IT Service helpdesk 
• Installing hardware and configuring devices 
• Installing software and operating systems 
• System updates and fault analysis 
• Implementing basic cyber security measures 
• Specification of new devices to support requisition requests 

The benefits to you as an employer are multiple. 

Not only do you get extra resources for day-to-day projects, but this is also a cost-effective way of identifying fresh talent and building a recruitment pipeline for entry-level jobs. In providing a positive experience for a young person, you will also build your business capacity and upskill existing staff through their coaching and mentoring of our learners.  

One of our Digital Production, Design and Development T Levels alumni, Josh Dyer, reflected on what he’s gained from his industrial placement. 

“I’m currently working at Teignbridge Propellors as a Junior Software Developer who offered me the role after my placement. From here I hope to build my CV up and get a few years under my belt.” 

 
Build a diverse and creative workforce by welcoming one of our Digital T Levels learners to your team. For more information, please contact tomoregan@exe-coll.ac.uk or robbiegardiner@exe-coll.ac.uk.