T Levels are a new qualification developed in collaboration with employers.

Every T Level includes an industry placement with an employer focused on developing the practical and technical skills required for entry into the digital production industry. Placements will last a minimum of 315 hours (approximately 45 days) and take the form of either a block, day release or a mixture of both.

Course Description
 

The core element of the T-level in Digital  Production, Design and Development will allow you to develop your knowledge and understanding of a wide range of topics such as programming, coding, data usage and various distribution platforms in the digital industry. 

The course has been designed to deliver a high level of knowledge about the  Digital  Production, Design and Development industry as well as the occupational skills required to enter the industry (known as ‘threshold competence’). A learner who completes this qualification is well placed to develop to full occupational competence with the correct support and training.

The core content will examine:

• Digital Business Context
• Digital Analysis
• Digital Environments
• Diversity and inclusion
• Problem solving
• Programming
• Emerging issues and impact of digital
• Legislation and regulatory requirements
• Security risks 
• Identifying solutions using computer programs
• The value of Digital to the business
• Technical change management

In addition to the core content learners will complete a collaborative component with Industry involvement:

• Create an artefact such as an app, website or data services 
• Apply a logical approach to solving problems, identifying and fixing defects and proposing software solutions