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Level 3
T Level – Digital Support Services L3
COURSE OVERVIEW
Shape Your Tech Future: Join Our Digital Services T-Level Programme at BrightonMET Fuel your enthusiasm for technology with our Digital Services T-Level. This course is designed for those eager to delve into the digital world and emerge as skilled professionals, ready to tackle the challenges of the tech industry. Why Our Digital Services T-Level Stands Out Focused Technical Skills: Our curriculum is rich in practical skills essential for a support technician, including: Hardware Mastery: Understand the nuts and bolts of computer systems, learning how to assemble, maintain, and upgrade hardware components. Cybersecurity Essentials: Dive into the crucial world of digital security, acquiring skills to protect systems and data from cyber threats. Software Testing Proficiency: Gain expertise in testing methodologies to ensure software functionality and reliability. Technical Fault Analysis: Develop problem-solving skills crucial for diagnosing and rectifying technical faults effectively. Real-World Experience: Benefit from a minimum of 315 hour industry placement, where you’ll apply these skills in a professional setting, preparing you for future employment. Resourceful Learning Environment: The college is proud to announce a significant investment in our new classroom environment, designed to enhance the learning experience for our Digital Services T-Level students. Who We’re Looking For This course is tailored for 16-18 year-olds, regardless of your current level of knowledge. If you have a desire to explore the intricacies of digital technology and develop marketable skills, this programme is for you. Join Us and Make a Difference Supportive Learning Atmosphere: We cater to a range of learning styles, ensuring each student can thrive and excel. Career Prospects: Graduates are well-equipped for roles such as IT support technicians, network administrators, and more. Your Digital Journey Awaits Start here and go anywhere in the digital world. Join our T-Level programme and turn your passion into a thriving career.
FURTHER INFORMATION
5 x GCSE’S at grade 4+, including Maths and English and IT is also preferred. NOTE: Completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service Application (DBS) may be required as you may undertake placements in digital setting that engage with vulnerable people or sensitive data. Age: You will need to be aged between 16 – 18 at the start of the qualification. If you don’t meet our entry requirements, we recommend our in-house one year Transition course COMPUTING AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES, OCR LEVEL 2 IN IT. This will help prepare you for the T Level in the subsequent year.
The sky is the limit! When you complete your T Level, you’ll have lots of opportunities including: Employment in a skilled occupation; Higher or degree level apprenticeships; or Higher level study, including university.
Year 1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the digital support services sector Apply knowledge and understanding of the digital support services sector to different situations and contexts Analyse and evaluate information and issues related to the digital support services sector Paper 1:  Covering: Business Context, Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Digital Environments (Hardware), Learning and Project Management Paper 2: Covering: Fault Analysis, Communication, Careers, Security & Legislation, Data & Analytics, Tools and Testing Preparation for Employer Set Project: The UK T-Level Employer Set Project is a component of the T-Level qualification system designed to prepare students for work. It involves a project that is set by an employer and provides students with real-world experience and insights into their chosen field of study. Year 2 Occupational Specialist Content – Digital Support Synoptic Assignments Covering: Integration and application of knowledge, understanding and skills Demonstrating the ability to apply knowledge, understanding and skills across the chosen occupational specialism.
Employers and providers have come together to develop each T Level, with support from DfE (Department for Education). Groups of employers have defined the skills and requirements for each T Level course by participating in T Level panels. This ensures that students taking T Levels will develop the technical knowledge and skills required by employers in that industry.