T Level in Big Data (Digital Business Services) Level 3
Start Date
Mon Sep 04 2023
Day / Time
Weekdays
Duration
2 years
Campus
Baltic Campus
The T Level in Big Data (Digital Business Services) is a 2 year programme developed in collaboration with employers and businesses. It blends technical learning with hands-on digital experience that are required in the digital sector specifically in the role of a Data Technician.
This programme is a mix of theory, technical concepts and principles with on the job experiences during your industry placement, this will give you the skills that employers are looking for.
You will study concepts, theories and principles relevant to the skills needed in roles such as a data technician, machine learning engineer or big data analyst.
Your study will include digital skills needed in a range of business environments, how data is gathered, manipulated and analysed, computational thinking skills, a variety of digital systems, legislation relevant to the role of a data technician and how to ensure that data that is being analysed remains secure.
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.
This course is free to those aged under 19 years old.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free 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.
For one to one advice, contact our friendly team who will assess your individual circumstances and give you the right information. You can contact them on 0191 490 2246, start@gateshead.ac.uk or via Live Chat. Or pop along to one of our Enrolment Events
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 Proto, Sunderland Software City, Hedgehog Lab, Enigma Interactive,
DevAcademy, Tombola and Geek Talent.
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.
Our
specialist teams can help with:
- Learning
difficulties
- Physical
and sensory disabilities
- Dyslexia,
Dyspraxia, ADHD, Aspergers or other specific learning
difficulties
- Mental
health and well being
- Exam
access arrangements
- Money,
finance and bursary advice
- Careers
advice, job and university applications
See here for more information, pop into one of our enrolment events, call us on 0191 490 4627
