This course is designed to produce the next wave of software and web developers in the industry.
You’ll gain practical experience with programming concepts using Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and SQL, while developing your computational thinking skills.
You’ll build a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, web development, data handling, digital environments, and the business context of technology.
This course will give you the skills and knowledge needed to start a successful career in the digital industry.
You’ll also gain practical experience with programming concepts using Python, further developing your computational thinking skills.
That’s not all – our T Level in Software Development will also provide you with a solid foundation in business context, including how businesses use a range of digital skills.
You’ll learn about digital concepts and environments, agile project management, system security, and investigate different testing methodologies.
The core content is assessed through an examination and a practical employer-set project.
The occupational specialism is assessed through a project that is created in conjunction with digital employers.
As the course is a T Level, you’ll undertake an industry placement of at least 45 day putting into practice what you’ve learnt in the classroom.
Our Digital Technology curriculum is reviewed by a range of employers to ensure that you will develop the skills required to work in the industry.
These include:
After successfully completing this course, you could progress onto a university course:
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.
We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
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5 GCSEs at grades 5-9 including English and maths
You’ll also have the opportunity to complete accredited Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) exams in the following subject areas:
This course is free to those aged under 19 years old.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free or reduced price course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.
If you already have a full level 3 qualification and are aged 19 years over, you can apply for an Advanced Learning Loan or pay the fee upfront in full and qualify for a 10% discount.
You can get more information at our enrolment events, by calling 0191 490 0300 or email us at [email protected]
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college. We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
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Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Median Salary£49,429
Average QualificationsHonours, Bachelor's degree
Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Telecommunications: Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Median Salary£42,876
Median Salary£54,279
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