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Digital Production, Design and Development

During the two-year programme, students will learn the core knowledge and skills that underpin many jobs in the digital industry.

Summary

Level 3 qualification

34 weeks classroom study (over two years)

9 weeks minimum working with an employer

Individual colleges and schools will have their own entry requirements. However, for most courses, we expect students will need either:

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

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

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

They will develop the skills to:

analyse a problem, understand user needs, define requirements and set acceptance criteria
design, implement and test software
change, maintain and support software
work collaboratively in a digital team
discover, evaluate and apply reliable sources of knowledge
work within legal and regulatory frameworks when developing software