T Level Digital Production, Design and Development

Course Overview

Students will develop an understanding of:

• how digital technologies impact business
• the ethical and moral implications of digital technology
• using data in software design
• using digital technologies to analyse and solve problems
• digital environments, including physical, virtual and cloud environments
• emerging technical trends, such as Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), Blockchain, 3D printing
• legal and regulatory obligations relating to digital technologies
• the privacy and confidentiality of personal data
• the technical, physical and human aspects of internet security
• planning digital projects
• testing software, hardware and data
• digital tools for project management and collaboration

In addition to the core content, each student will also develop skills in digital production, design and development. The content will include:

• analysing a problem to define requirements and acceptance criteria aligned to user needs
• designing, implementing, and testing software
• changing, maintaining and supporting software
• creating solutions in a social and collaborative environment
• discovering, evaluating, and applying reliable sources of knowledge
• applying ethical principles and managing risks in line with legal and regulatory requirements when developing software

Work Placement

Include 9 weeks minimum working with an employer on an industry placement

Career Opportunities

This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in software production and design. Students can progress into roles such as:

• Web Developer
• Web Designer
• Software Developer
• Computer Games Tester
• Computer Games Developer
• E-Learning Developer
• User Experience (UX) Designer

Students can also use this T Level to do a related higher-level apprenticeship or degree course.

You will need 5 GCSEs - Grade 4 or above including English & maths

Free to 16 - 19 year olds