T Level Digital Support Services (Computer Networking and Cybersecurity)

T Levels are a brand-new qualification that mark a significant change in technical education. T-levels follow GCSEs. They are equivalent to three A-Levels, and will become one of the main choices for student in Year 12 and Year 13, alongside A-levels and apprenticeships. They are a two-year qualification that bring together classroom-based learning and work placement, on a course designed in collaboration with employers. T-Levels also carry UCAS points for progression into Higher Education.

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

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

• WEB DEVELOPER

• WEB DESIGNER

• SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

• COMPUTER GAMES TESTER

• COMPUTER GAMES DEVELOPER

• E-LEARNING DEVELOPER

• USER EXPERIENCE (UX) DESIGNER