T Level: Digital Support Services

This technical qualification in digital support services is made up of 3 components.

Core Knowledge and Skills

You will gain fundamental Computer Science knowledge and skills within the first year of the programme. You will gain fundamental knowledge and skills in the areas of Infrastructure and Networking (Digital Environments), Data Management and Analysis, Security and Programming Concepts using Python. Your knowledge and skills gained these topics will be extended further, to a point whereby you can apply these to a business context (being able to consider business culture, diversity and inclusion, legislation, etc.).

The core year is assessed via two written exams and a controlled assessment known as the Employer Set Project. 

Occupational Specialism

The second year focuses on developing some of the entry-level skills a cyber security technician requires. You will be taught skills prior to attempting small projects to get you to demonstrate these skills. By the end of the year, you should be able to:

• Apply procedures and controls to maintain the digital security of an organisation and its data.
• Propose remediation advice for a security risk assessment.
• Discover, evaluate, and apply reliable sources of knowledge.

The occupational is assessed via a holistic skills-focused controlled assessment, which spans over a period of a few months.

Industry Placement

As a mandatory element of the qualification, the learner must partake in a 315-hour work placement with a digital focus. This can be completed over the 2-year duration of the programme.

Throughout all the above, you will also need to show competence in English, Maths & Digital Skills which will be assessed throughout all your course assessments.