Level 3 T Level in Digital Production, Software Design & Development

Course Overview

Course Type:

Full Time

Available at:

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Course Area:

Digital Industries & Computing

Course Duration:

2 Years

Available at:

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The Course in Detail

This project-based programme will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to achieve threshold competence across your chosen specialism.

Your industry placement will be at least 45-days with a digital employer to put all the skills you are learning into practice in a real-world work environment. You will gain valuable experience, additional UCAS points and develop higher Maths skills.

This blend of classroom and digital based Core Competencies and Occupational Specialisms combined with industry based learning gives you the technical skills and skilled workplace experience to kick-start your career in the digital arena.  

All Digital T Levels include an Employer Set Project covering:

  • Planning projects
  • Identifying and fixing defects in code
  • Designing and developing solutions
  • Reflective evaluation

This course is intended for students who want to progress to a digital career with a focus on software design and development. The Digital T Levels also support working towards the RIT Tech professional IT standard.

Students will advance their skills and understanding of the software development life cycle, network environments, game development, digital transformation and languages such as C, C++, C# and Python.

This qualification includes two A Level standard assessment papers, covering:

  • Computational thinking
  • Programming data & structure
  • Digital analysis
  • Digital value to the business
  • Physical environments, virtual environments, Cloud environments 
  • Cyber security, networks
  • Emerging technologies

It also includes an Occupational Specialist Component, covering:

  • Analysing a problem and designing a solution
  • Developing a prototype
  • Producing material to support handover
  • Gathering and evaluating feedback to inform further iteration

Building Talent Together

This particular course represents a pathway to further progression towards much higher level qualifications that are run by the South Coast Institute of Technology.

The South Coast Institute of Technology is a collaboration of five further education colleges and two universities. We work with well known employers to deliver industry-led courses which fill skills gaps and support the economic growth of the South Coast. You can read more about the South Coast Institute of Technology by clicking the button below. South Coast IoT

Entry Requirements & Progression

What You'll Need

Five GCSEs at grade 9-5 including English and Maths, OR a full Level 2 qualification with a Merit profile AND grades 9-5 in GCSE English and Maths.

This Could Lead to

This T Level provides a route directly into employment as successful students will have a recognised technical qualification. The qualification grade attained will attract a UCAS tariff and could lead to university or higher training.

Availability & Enrolment

College Life & Student Support Services

College is not just about your course – it’s an opportunity to have fun, meet new people and explore your interests! You can socialise with friends in the café and comfy seating areas, join a club or sports team or attend exciting events around the college. Many of our enrichment opportunities are also great on your CV or UCAS application to demonstrate your commitment and enthusiasm outside of your studies.

Your time at college can also be affected by life or health difficulties, and it’s okay to need support. Our specialist teams are here every day to listen and give advice, whether it’s about career planning, financial support, mental health, or something else. And if you have a long-term support need or medical condition, we’ll work with you on personalised learning support to help you achieve your full potential.

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