When students complete a T Level study programme, students are able to choose between moving into a skilled occupation or further study, such as higher or degree apprenticeship, higher level technical study and university.
T Levels are new, two-year, technical study programmes, designed with employers to give young people the skills that industry needs. T Levels will provide a mixture of:
Technical knowledge and skills specific to their chosen industry or occupationÂ
An industry placement of 315 hours in the relevant industry or occupation
Relevant maths, English and digital skills
This particular course focuses heavily on programming and software development and it's uses in a variety of sectors. You will cover areas such as computational thinking, Python programming, business uses of computing, data handling processing and the fundamentals of data science, emerging technologies and networking & cybersecurity.Â
Students must also complete a 315-hour placement.Â
The course is ideal if you want a career in digital software development progressing either via University or through the Apprenticeship route.
Usually first year students will spend at least 4 days a week between Monday to Friday at the College studying for T levels and 1 day each week at the industry placement. Some employers will want to have a block placement. In such cases, the industry placement days will be accommodated at the end of academic year and in negotiation with an employer.
The Core Knowledge section will be assessed as A* to E.
Occupational Specialism: this will be assessed as Pass, Merit, Distinction.
The overall grade will be calculated from the grades achieved on Core and Occupational Specialism.
Students who miss either of the above will receive a statement of achievement for the elements that they have completed.
The T level will have the following elements for assessment:Â
You will be assessed via two exams in the first year along with a controlled assessment done in exam conditions replicating a business project.Â
In the second year you will complete a longer assessed project called the Occupational Specialism. These are all externally assessed via Pearson.Â
The combination of the two together will form your overall grade - Pass, Merit, Distinction, Distinction*- a D* is equivalent to Three A*s at A Level.Â
Successful completion of industry placement?hours (315) is already required to pass the course.Â
You can get a place on the course by completing an application form or applying on line for an interview. Applicants are invited for an interview with a member of the School of Computing.
5 GCSEs at grades C/GCSE grade 5 or above including both English Language and Mathematics, plus a college interview and initial assessment.
A commitment to undertaking a 315 hour / 45 day industry placement.Â
For those who have undertaken substantial computing experience (e.g. GCSE Computer Science) a lower entry may be considered.Â
You will need pens and or pencils and it is highly recommended you have access to a computer at home capable of running Python 3.Â
The course is recognised by industry and higher education and carries UCAS points.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A T LEVEL AND AN APPRENTICESHIP?
T Levels will include about 20% of the time being spent on a work placement, with 80% being spent in the classroom. This differs to an Apprenticeship which is typically 80% in employment and 20% in the classroom.Â
WHO SHOULD STUDY FOR A T LEVEL?
T Levels are ideal for you if you are moving on from GCSE studies and you think you would enjoy a practical approach to studying, that includes a 3-month industry placement with an employer. They provide an intense, deep technical study into computing. If you have a deep interest in computing, programming and related fields this course may be for you!Â
WILL I RECEIVE A WAGE WHILST STUDYING ON A T LEVEL?Â
No, you are not employed by an employer when studying on a T Level, you are simply on a work placement with them.
For most students there is no fee for this course.Currently, students that will be 19+ at the start of the course cannot undertake a T Level.Â
WHAT CAN I DO AFTER THIS COURSE?Â
When students complete a T Level study programme, students are able to choose between moving into a skilled occupation or further study, such as higher or degree apprenticeship, higher level technical study and university.
T levels are designed and intended to provide the knowledge and experience needed to enter into skilled employment, further study at higher educational level or a higher apprenticeship.Â
When students complete a T Level study programme, students are able to choose between moving into a skilled occupation or further study, such as higher or degree apprenticeship, higher level technical study and university.Â
T levels are designed and intended to provide the knowledge and experience needed to enter into skilled employment, further study at higher educational level or a higher apprenticeship.
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