T Level Digital Software Development

Course Code

T Level

Course Duration

2 years

Location

Central Campus

Start Date

1 September, 2025
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What are T Levels?
T Levels are two-year technical qualifications developed with employers to ensure students gain the skills and knowledge needed for their chosen industry. They are equivalent to three A Levels and combine classroom learning with practical experience, preparing students for skilled employment, apprenticeships, or further study.

Who is this course for?
This T Level is designed for learners aged 16-19 who wish to work in the digital services industry, specifically in Cyber Security.

Course Structure:

  • 80% Classroom Learning – Students study 14 core topic areas relevant to the Digital industry.

  • 20% Industry Placement – A minimum of 45 days on placement with an employer to gain on-the-job technical skills.

Year-by-Year Breakdown:

  • Year 1: Students will study a digital services common core.

  • Year 2: Students will specialise in Digtial Software Development

As part of the course, students will also complete a work-based project, applying the skills and knowledge they have gained in a real-world setting.

Six GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.

Vocational Tech Award qualification(s) at Level 2 Merit and above in a relevant subject, e.g. BTEC Tech Award in Digital Information Technology.

The T Level Digital Software Development course involves:

Year 1

Units to be studied:

  • Problem-solving
  • Programming
  • Emerging issues and the impact of digital
  • Legislation and regulatory requirements
  • Business context
  • Data
  • Digital environments
  • Security

Employer Set Project

Task 1: Planning a project
Task 2: Identifying and fixing defects in existing code
Task 3: Designing a solution
Task 4a: Developing the solution
Task 4b: Reflective evaluation

Year 2

Occupational Specialism

Design, development and implementation project of an IT project

IT Industry Placement

3 months, working in the industry on an Externally Set Project

 

Which employers will be involved with the course?

  • Barclays Bank
  • SOCO (forensics)
  • RICOH
  • Brit Asia
  • Enterprise

During the year, three weeks are set aside purely for the purpose of enrichment. In addition to this, trips related to the core programme may be organised.

Dedicated employer master classes and guest speakers develop your behaviours to a wider understanding of the world of placement.

There is usually no or minimal cost for any of these activities.

The T Level Digital Software Development course is assessed through an exam and an employer-set project.

There are many progression routes upon completion of the T Level Digital Software Development course:

  • You can apply to go to university and study a degree programme
  • Apply for an Apprenticeship
  • Go into employment in a junior role

Career routes include:

  • Software Development Technician
  • Junior Developer
  • Junior Web Developer
  • Junior Application Developer
  • Junior Mobile App Developer
  • Junior Games Developer
  • Junior Software Developer
  • Junior Application Support Analyst
  • Junior Programmer
  • Assistant Programmer
  • Automated Test Developer

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