T Level in Digital Qual Description

Qualification Description
T Level Technical Qualification in Digital Production, Design

and Development
T Levels are new qualifications that follow GCSEs and are equivalent to three A Levels. T
Levels will combine classroom theory and practical learning, and are made up of the
following:
• Technical Qualification: the substantial component of your course.

• Industry placement: of at least 315 hours (approximately 45 days) with an employer to
make sure you have authentic experience of the workplace.
The Technical Qualification is the main classroom-based element of the T Level. During
your two-year course, you will learn the core knowledge that underpins the sector, and you
will also develop occupationally specific skills that will allow you to enter skilled
employment within a specific occupation.
This T Level Technical Qualification has been developed in collaboration with

employers, so the content meets the needs of industry and prepares you for work. It will
provide the knowledge and experience needed to open the door to skilled employment,
an apprenticeship or higher-level study.
What is the digital industry?
The digital industry is a major source of employment in the UK, with 1.46 million people
working in digital companies and around 45,000 digital jobs advertised at any one time.
Digital skills span all industries; almost all jobs in the UK today require employees to have
a proficient level of digital literacy. The UK has positioned itself to be the ‘digital capital of
Europe’ as it continues to invest billions every year in digital skills and commerce.
Who is this Technical Qualification for?
This Technical Qualification can only be taken as part of a T Level course and is not
available as a stand-alone qualification. It is for post-16 students and is ideal if you are
intending to progress directly to employment within the digital production, design and
development sector in roles such as a Programmer, Web Designer, IT Business Analyst,
Systems Designer, or Software Development Technician, to a digital apprenticeship or to
further studies in digital.
What does the Technical Qualification cover?
The content is split into a core component that has been created for this T Level Technical
Qualification in Digital Production, Design and Development, and a single occupational
specialism, which is:
• Digital Production, Design and Development
The core component provides a broad understanding of the digital industry and covers the
following topics:
• Business Context
• Culture
• Data
• Digital Analysis
• Digital Environments
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Learning
• Legislation
• Security
• Testing
• Tools
The core component will be assessed by two exams and an employer set project.
Your occupational specialism will allow you to develop the relevant skills in preparation for
your career in the digital sector. The occupational specialism is assessed by a project that
is created in conjunction with employers. The content covers the following topics:
Digital Production, Design and Development

• 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
requirements when developing software
As part of this Technical Qualification, you will also enhance your broader skills in literacy
and numeracy, which will be valuable in supporting progression in other areas. In addition,
you will develop transferable technical and practical skills in communication (working with
colleagues, customers, and clients), research and project work, providing you with an
opportunity to demonstrate your reflective practice by suggesting alternative approaches
to a problem.
What could this Technical Qualification lead to?
Achieving this Technical Qualification will provide several progression options. These
include:
Skilled employment:
• Digital sector roles such as Programmer, Web Designer, IT Business Analyst, Systems
Designer, or Software Development Technician
A Level 3 Apprenticeship in:
• Software Development Technician
Higher level study:
• Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ). Like T Levels, HTQs are developed in

consultation with employers. They are qualifications at levels 4 and 5 and prepare you
for occupations at these levels.
Pearson HTQs you can progress to from the T Level in Digital Production, Design and
Development are:
• BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing for England

• BTEC Higher Nationals in Digital Technologies
Degree related programmes:
Degree programmes could include:
• Computer science
• Information systems
• Software engineering
• Games Design
Careful consideration of the content of any course prior to selection is key, as course titles
may not accurately reflect the content. IT is continually evolving and developing, and
degrees are subject to annual review and adaptation, students are advised to look out for
new elements and options which may develop during the course.
Specific entry requirements vary, depending on the focus of the course. For example, a
very theoretical course may require A Level maths, whereas Business IT programmes
would probably not ask for any science background beyond GCSE.
It is essential you check entry requirements with universities or colleges.
Who supports this Technical Qualification?
This Technical Qualification has been developed in collaboration with several

stakeholders:
• ARM
• BBC
• BT
• Cisco
• CompTIA
• Nationwide
• Siemens
Further information
Further information about this Technical Qualification can be accessed at:

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/t-levels.html
The T Level Technical Qualification in Legal Services will be approved and managed by
the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. Pearson is currently authorised
by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education to design and deliver the
Technical Qualification.
For further information on the other components please see the DfE website at:
www.gov.uk/government/publications/introduction-of-t-levels/introduction-of-t-levels
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‘T Level’ is a registered trade mark of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
The T Level Technical Qualification is a qualification approved and managed by the Institute for
Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
‘Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education’ and logo are registered trade marks of the
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
Pearson Education Limited is authorised by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical
Education to develop and deliver this Technical Qualification.
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Qualification Description

T Level Technical Qualification in Digital Production, Design

• Technical Qualification: the substantial component of your course.

This T Level Technical Qualification has been developed in collaboration with

What is the digital industry?

Who is this Technical Qualification for?

What does the Technical Qualification cover?

• Digital Production, Design and Development

Digital Production, Design and Development

What could this Technical Qualification lead to?

A Level 3 Apprenticeship in:

• Software Development Technician

Higher level study:

• Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ). Like T Levels, HTQs are developed in

• BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing for England

Degree related programmes:

Degree programmes could include:

It is essential you check entry requirements with universities or colleges.

Who supports this Technical Qualification?

This Technical Qualification has been developed in collaboration with several

Further information about this Technical Qualification can be accessed at:

Pearson and logo are registered trade marks of Pearson.

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