Orael Institute, London

Digital Production, Design and Development – Digital – T level

About The Course

It is intended for students who want to progress to a career in the Digital sector, with a focus on software design and development. At the end of the Technical Qualification,students should have gained the core knowledge and skills related to software design and development and are well placed to develop full occupational competence with additional development and support once in employment in the digital sector. Students interested in studying the T level Digital Production, Design and Development should have a clear idea as to the industry sector they wish to pursue as a career as well as an idea of the type of job role they would like to explore as an career. The pathway has been designed and validated by a panel of digital employers and education providers to ensure it meets the progression routes and is relevent to industry needs. 

Students will complete a minimum of 315 hours as part of their qualification in industry on placement, this equates to 20% of your learning, for thee other 80% of the T-level you will be learning in a classroom. Embedded within the T-level will be students learning English, Maths and Digital skills, weekly tutorials, and 2 hours of Education Enhancement Program where students will learn contextualised English/Maths and Digital skills.

Start Date: 4 September 2023
Attendance: Full Time
Location: London
Suitable for: School Leavers
Duration: 2 Years
Level: Level 3

 

 

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Core Component

  • Problem solving
  • Programming
  • Emerging issues and impact of digital
  • Legislation and regulatory requirements
  • Business context
  • Data
  • Digital environments
  • Security

Occupational Specialism 

  • Analysing a problem to define requirements and acceptance criteria aligned 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.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

You will need:

  • 5 GCSEs at 9-4, inclusive of English and Maths
  • Successful interview and assessment

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

All assessments are externally marked and are split into two sections the core component and the occupational specialist component, 

Core component:

Written Exam

  • Core Paper 1: Digital Analysis, Legislaton and Emerging Issues
  • Core Paper 2: The Buiness Environment 

Employer Set project (externally set)

Occupational Specialist Component:

Externally set project

WHAT WILL IT COST?

School Leavers

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, it will be free. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

 

WHAT CAN I DO AFTER?

Job roles and progression paths could include:

  • Software Development Technician
  • Junior Developer
  • Junior Web Developer
  • Junior Application Developer
  • Junior Mobile App Developer
  • Junior Games Developer
  • Junior Software Developer
  • Junior Application Support Analyst
  • Junior Programmer
  • Assistant Programmer
  • Automated Test Developer.

Higher education and training paths could include:

  • Level 3 Software Technician (Apprenticeship)
  • Level 4 Software Developer (Apprenticeship)
  • Higher national certficate/doplmas
  • BSc Computer Games Programming
  • BSc Software Engineering BSc
  • BA Virtual Reality Design
  • BSc Computing
  • BSc Digital Media Design and Development
  • BSc Computer Science

APPLICATION PROCESS

WHEN SHOULD I APPLY?
We recommend you apply at least three months before the programme starts to guarantee your place. The application form will take approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete.

WHEN WILL I HEAR BACK FROM YOU?
We’ll acknowledge receipt of your application by email within 48 hours, if it’s received during normal working hours (Mon-Fri – 09:00-18:00 GMT). We will review and respond to your application within two working days. We do this in order of receipt and acceptance is not automatic.

CAN I RESERVE A PLACE?
Yes. We can hold a provisional place for you for up to two weeks, but be aware that completed applications take priority and programmes often fill up several months in advance. You can reserve a place online, by phone or by email. Tel: +44 749 199 3874 Email: admin@oraelinstitute.com

WHAT ARE YOUR LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS?
The programme is taught in English, so a good working knowledge of the language is essential. If English is not your first language, we may ask you for evidence of your proficiency.

WHAT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
If you have any more questions, please read our FAQs here.
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COURSE FEE

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