T LEVEL: Digital sector: Digital production, design and development T Level

Who is the course for
This course is ideal if you want to start a career in software and digital design as, for example, a programmer, web designer, IT business analyst, systems designer, software development technician or digital marketer. It is designed for post-16 students and is an ideal qualification if you are intending to progress directly to employment within the digital industry, to a digital apprenticeship or to further studies.

Course Content
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 Production, Design and Development. The core component provides a broad understanding of the digital industry and covers the following digital-related topics:

• Programming
• Problem Solving & Testing
• Business Context
• Data
• Digital Analysis
• Digital Environments
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Legislation
• Security The content of the occupational specialism will cover the following topics:
• analysing a problem to define requirements and acceptance criteria aligned * designing, implementing and testing software
• changing, maintaining and supporting software creating solutions in a social and collaborative environment
• discovering, evaluating and applying reliable sources of knowledge
• applying ethical principles and managing risks in line with legal and regulatory requirements when developing software.