Anne Colgan
The course is great fun - whether itâs for a career or just to enjoy. Most people are nervous when you meet a bunch of new people, but everyone was there to learn and have fun!
Entry Requirements
2 Year T Level Entry Requirements - 5 GCSEs at Grade 4+ including:
- English - Grade 4
- Maths - Grade 4
3 Year T Level Entry Requirements - 5 GCSEs at Grade 3+ including:
- English - Grade 3
- Maths - Grade 3
Details
This qualification has been developed in consultation with employers in the digital industry to ensure you learn the skills and behaviours that will give you the best opportunity to be successful when applying for work.
The content is split into a core component that is common to all Digital T Levels, and occupational specialism content that is specific to this T Level in Digital Security and Support.
The core component provides a broad understanding of the digital industry and covers the following digital-related topics:
- Problem Solving
- Introduction to Digital Business Support
- Data
- Business Context
- Legislation and Regulatory Requirements
- Emerging Issues
- Digital Environments
- Security
The core component will be assessed through a project set by employers in the industry and two externally-set tests.
Digital Support and Security:
In this occupational specialism you will learn the tools and techniques used to support digital software and applications, this will include the following performance outcomes:
- Apply procedures and controls to maintain the digital security of an organisation and its data
- Install, configure and support software applications and operating systems
- Discover, evaluate and apply reliable sources of knowledge
The T Level is made up of four component parts, with the Technical Qualification being the substantial component:
- Technical Qualification
- Industry Placement
- Level 2 English and Maths
- Any other relevant industry qualifications deemed appropriate by the T Level panel
Work Experience
This T-Level includes an industrial placement. The average length of a placement would be 350 hours. Assuming a 35-hour week in placement you will be working with your employer for approximately 10 weeks. This exciting element of the course enables you to become industry competent and to ensure you are ready to start your first job with confidence. The placement will have agreed learning outcomes that will be monitored by your employer mentor and reviewed by your college tutor during site visits. The placement can be with 1 or a maximum of 2 employers and you must record a minimum of 315 placement hours.
Progression
The best feature of this course is it enables you to access multiple progression pathways.
Want to go to university after this course? Then this route is open to you as the T-Level carries UCAS points.
Interested in an apprenticeship? Again, this course is for you.
If during the industry placement your employer wants to hire you then you can finish your Level 3 studies as an apprentice. After the course if you want a higher apprenticeship then this course will make you ready for a Level 4 apprenticeship standard.
Finally, perhaps you just want to start working then you will leave this course job ready and able to pursue a career as a:
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IT Support Technician
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Digital Support Analyst
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Service Desk Analyst
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Cyber Security Technician
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Information Security Analyst
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Network Support Technician
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Systems Support Analyst
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IT Operations Technician
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Cyber Security Analyst
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SOC Analyst
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Network Security Technician
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Infrastructure Technician
