T Level Digital Business Services

An amazing opportunity to work with an employer while you study, such as an IT company or department, and gain invaluable experience as well as key skills that employers are looking for.

Course Duration

• T Levels are a 2-year qualification that you can do as an alternative to A levels, other post-16 courses or an apprenticeship.
• They bring classroom learning and an extended industry placement together on a course designed with businesses and employers.
• The course is equivalent to 3 A Levels.

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs grade 4-9 including English and Maths

Assessment of T Level

Students who complete their T Level will receive an overall grade of pass, merit, distinction or distinction*. They will get a nationally recognised certificate which will show their overall grade and a breakdown of what they have achieved.

Course Overview

T Levels are ideal if you have finished your GCSEs and want the knowledge

The core element of a T Level in Digital Business Services will boost your knowledge in a range of topics such as programming, coding, the use of data and the different platforms of delivery in the digital industry. It’s a cutting-edge subject, so you’ll also learn about the potential security risks that organisations can face and how to analyse problems and identify solutions through computer programs.

Occupational specialism: Data Technician

You’ll then move on to study the role of data technician in more detail, so you can build up the skills you need for your future job. You’ll learn about sourcing, storing, organising and formatting data, as well as how to interpret and communicate results. You’ll also develop the skills needed for data analysis and the different ways to manipulate data. You will also learn about the important aspects of cyber security and protecting your data.  Then you’ll be able to put everything you learn into practice, with a substantial industry placement of around 45 days. Giving you an amazing opportunity to work with an employer while you study, such as an IT company or department, and gain invaluable experience as well as key skills that employers are looking for.

Core component:

• 2 written examinations
• Employer set project

Occupational specialism component:

• Externally set assignment
• Practical assessments of work through a project

Career Progression

T-Levels allow a range of progression opportunities including:

• employment as a data analyst, MIS assistant, business support.
• higher education in computer science or cyber security
• apprenticeship at Level 4 in computer science, coding or programming.