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Title: Digital Infrastructure T Level
Pathway: Digital
Available Study Options:
Full Time
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If you would like to work as a digital technical specialist in a large tech organisation, governmental orgainsation or work for a company looking after their cyber security. Enrol on this new generation of Gold Standard qualifications that offer an attractive technical alternative to studying 3 different A Levels.
Rapid developments in technology have brought with them a range of digital jobs, meaning that there are lots of opportunities to climb the career ladder and work for some great companies along the way. Developed by the Institute of Apprenticeships; employers such as Fujitsu, Accenture and Lloyds Banking Group; and the Department for Education, this T Level is aimed to get you work ready for a career in the Digital Industry. You will be placed in a local or regional business to gain valuable industry experience, currently our students are placed in companies such as Autotrader, Inclusive Bytes and the NHS.
You will:
This two-year course offers you the chance to become ready for employment or further study, and the chance to develop the knowledge, concepts and theories related to specific job roles such as Cyber Sercurity engineer, Network Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Data Centre Administrator and System Admin. It includes:
You will learn the relevant skills and knowledge that form the core business principles in the digital industry. You will study the ethical and legal implications of digital technology and their impact on the economy and business solutions. You will also explore emerging technologies that are new or rapidly developing innovations expected to have a significant, disruptive impact on industries and society within the next five to ten years.
Cybersecurity Specialisation focuses on the procedures and controls to maintain digital security, including risk assessment, systems evaluation and understanding the technical, physical and human aspects of internet security. This is a growth industry that holds exciting prospects for cyber security professionals in National Security, Commerce and public sector organisations
If you are keen to progress onto our Infrastructure or Cyber security T Level but haven’t quite got the grades, or if you need that little bit longer to develop your skills and knowledge before making the step to a T Level, then completing a Level 2 year is perfect for you.
The Diigital level 2 year is specifically designed to develop your skills, experience, knowledge and behaviours to support progression onto T Level. It is aimed at those learners who are not quite ready to start a T Level but have the potential to progress onto one
Assessment of your knowledge skills and understanding will be through an externally set exam (2 papers) and a specialist and employer set project that covers the core units, and a project which will include:
Collaborative learning means you'll work with your peers to problem solve, design, implement and test networks and security systems in our purpose-built labs, agile workshop and classrooms. You will also have an occupationally specialist practical exam in the second year
You will need to succesfully complete a 43 day placement in a relevant business or organisation
Students who achieve this qualification could progress to the following, depending on their chosen occupational specialism:
• employment
• higher education
• apprenticeship
A Digital Cyber SecurityT Level can lead directly into employment in roles such as Cyber security Engineer or Technologist Technician and Network manager/ engineer
If you wish with to study at university, this T Level attracts UCAS point scores equal to 3 A Levels.
Entry Level Courses:
Skills for Life & Work/Preparing for Adulthood
No formal qualifications are required for this course.
These courses are specifically designed for learners with a Special Educational Need (SEND).
Pre Level 1
No formal qualifications are required for this course.
Full Time ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
No formal qualifications are required for this course.
Full Time GCSE Re-sit Study Course Science
GCSE Grade 3 (C) in Maths or English. Below GCSE Grade 3 (C) in BIO,CHM,PHY subjects or not sat GCSE Sciences in the past.
Full Time GCSE Re-Sit Maths and English
GCSE Grade 2 or 3 in Maths and English.
Full Time Level 1 Course
2 GCSE's at grade 2 unless you want to study the courses listed below:
Electrical & Plumbing: Min GCSE grade 3 in maths or Functional Skills 1 in maths
Motor Vehicle: Min GCSE grade 2 in maths
Full Time Level 2 Course
4 GCSE grade 3 including English or maths or a level 1 in Functional Skills English or Maths unless you want to study the courses below:
Motor Vehicle : GCSE grade 3 in maths or Functional Skills Level 1 in maths & Level 1 in Motor Vehicle.
Min GCSE grade 4 or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English Required for:
Accounting, Plumbing & Electrical
Full time Level 3 Course
4 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English AND Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English AND Maths will be accepted).
NOTE: If you want to study Applied Science you must have 4 and above in GCSE Biology, Chemistry & Physics.
Vocational Level 2 in the subject area you wish to study plus Grade 4-9 GCSE English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).
*A Vocational Level 2 is required for the following courses:
Accounting
All Construction Subjects
Hair & Beauty Subjects
Applied Science
T Level Foundation (Level 2)
4 GCSE Grade 3 including English and Math's (or Functional Skills Level 1 in English and Math's)
T Levels
5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English and Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths will be accepted).
*Health & Healthcare Science T Level requires GCSE Grade 4 in BIO, CHEM, PHY OR if double all 4's required.
You can apply for this programme via the Apply Now button, at the top.
If this course area is available as an apprenticeship, this will show under 'Study Option' on the right-hand side, just below the Apply Now button. You can view all of our apprenticeship vacanices and subjects by clicking the 'Apprenticeships' in the top menu.
If you are aged between 16 and 18 when you start your course and are taking a course leading to a qualification, the tuition and exam fees are free. However, there may be some additional costs for optional trips, recommended text books and professional start up kits. We have a bursary scheme to assist with these costs.
It is important that you come along and speak to one of our staff about your choice/s.
Once we receive your application, you will be invited in to speak to a tutor or a member of the Apprenticeship team to discuss your application.
This will provide you with the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course/Apprenticeship and to see our facilities.
