Course Detail

Computing and IT

Digital T Level

  • Academic Year: 25/26
  • College 16+
  • Chester Campus
  • Crewe Campus
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The Course

This T Level programme has been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses so everything you will learn will meet the needs of industry and prepare you for work. They provide the knowledge and experience needed to open the door to highly skilled employment, an Apprenticeship or higher level study, including university.

The core component provides a broad understanding of the digital industry and covers the following digital-related topics:

  • Business Context
  • Culture
  • Data
  • Digital Analysis
  • Digital Environments
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Learning
  • Legislation
  • Security
  • Testing
  • Tools

The core component will be assessed through a project set by employers in the industry and two externally-set tests. The occupational specialism content will allow you to develop the relevant skills in preparation for your career in the digital industry. The occupational specialism is assessed through a project that is created in conjunction with relevant employers. The content of the occupational specialism will cover the following topics:

  • Analysing a problem to define requirements and acceptance criteria aligned to user needs
  • 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 equirements when developing software

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Typically you will need 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C (or above), including grade 4/C (or above) for maths and English.

Achieving this qualification will give you an advantage when applying for a job in software production and design in the digital industry or when progressing to further study such as a related higher-level apprenticeship or degree course. You can progress into roles such as:

  • Web developer
  • Web designer
  • IT business analyst
  • App developer
  • Digital marketer

Adults can enrol for FREE

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you’re aged 19+ you’ll more than likely be eligible to enrol onto an adult course for FREE.
Take a look and get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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Chester Campus
Starts : September 2nd, 2025
2 Years
Crewe Campus
Starts : September 1st, 2025
2 Years

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