T Level Digital Production, Design and Development

Course Overview

Students will develop an understanding of:

• how digital technologies impact business

• the ethical and moral implications of digital technology

• using data in software design

• using digital technologies to analyse and solve problems

• digital environments, including physical, virtual and cloud environments

• emerging technical trends, such as Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), Blockchain, 3D printing

• legal and regulatory obligations relating to digital technologies

• the privacy and confidentiality of personal data

• the technical, physical and human aspects of internet security

• planning digital projects

• testing software, hardware and data

• digital tools for project management and collaboration

In addition to the core content, each student will also develop skills in digital production, design and development. The content will include:

• 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

Entry Requirements

• You will need 5 GCSEs - Grade 4 or above including English & maths