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Digital Support Services: Digital Infrastructure T Level
Level 3
Cheltenham
Course Overview
Full Time
Certificate
Certificate
Are you interested in securing network traffic? Recovering lost data files? Investigating computer systems for incriminating data? Finding out how data encryption works?
You can develop digital knowledge and skills to tackle real-world challenges in information security, digital problem-solving and more. Combining academic study with at least 45 days of work experience, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge of operations, networking and infrastructure - and the experience to go alongside it!
This is a great foundation for higher-level qualifications or apprenticeships in networking or infrastructure architecture, or for entering employment.
What you’ll learn
You’ll understand security controls, digital environments, data management, business contexts and legislation. It’s been developed in collaboration with employers, so you can guarantee that you’re learning the latest, most relevant skills.
With an emphasis on using digital evidence to solve problems, you’ll learn the core knowledge that underpins digital infrastructure and develop specific skills that are essential in the digital industry.
You'll learn to apply procedures and controls to maintain the digital security of an organisation and its data, and explain, install, configure, test and manage both physical and virtual infrastructure.
With a work placement of at least 45 days, you can also apply your knowledge in a real-world setting and see how the digital side of business really works.
This course gives you a unique opportunity to work on live projects tailored to your chosen path and ensures that you’ll learn the in-demand and up-to-date skills for a successful career in the digital industry.
Highlights
You can look forward to:
- Built-in work placements with our employer partners
- Events with key employers such as Cyber First, Hub 8 and CyNam.
- Industry insight days with companies like North Tower, Lockheed Martin, North Green Security, Qinetiq and BAE
- A practical environment where you’ll put theory into practice
- Cyber labs and up-to-date systems and software
- Dedicated network which you can investigate and explore without restriction
Assessment
This course is assessed through a combination of:
- Core Examinations: Knowledge, skills and understanding that go across the specification
- Employer Set Project: Apply core knowledge and skills in a piece of work set by your placement employer
- English, maths and digital skills
- Occupational specialism: Digital production, design and development
Anything else?
- As well as learning the theory, you’ll have a 315-hour industry placement that is related to the digital sector
- The course includes an occupational specialism component, where you can focus on up-to-date industry knowledge and skills that are highly valued by employers and those in the digital industry
- You’ll study core maths, and gain an AS Maths qualification alongside the T Level
- As well as gaining the right digital knowledge and skills, you’ll develop transferable soft skills and critical work skills that prepare you for your next steps
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Typical Entry Criteria
- Five GCSE subjects at Grade 4 and above including:
- GCSE English Language or Literature at Grade 4 and above
- GCSE Math at Grade 4 and above
- Three other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 and above
Age Criteria: Under 19
Gloucestershire College welcome any other/combinations of relevant qualifications that are comparable and/or equivalent to the typical course entry requirements.
Applicants that do not have recognised qualifications may still meet course entry requirements through alternative methods of assessment at the College’s discretion.
All queries regarding course entry criteria including the equivalency of qualifications and exceptional extenuating circumstances should be directed by email to the Admissions Department through applications@gloscol.ac.uk.
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upon completion you may want to progress on to our HNC in computing, HND in Forensics and cyber security, Level 6 Degree in Information technology (MSC) or a level 6 apprenticeship in Cyber Security
Shortlist and Apply
If you would like to apply for this course, please add it to your shortlist. You may then add further courses to your shortlist or continue to complete your application.
There is little left in our modern lives that isn’t affected by computers and technology. You’ll find computing at the centre of almost all businesses and, as a result, employment opportunities within the sector are huge.
We offer a range of qualifications that support a variety of interesting careers, from games and apps development, through to forensic computing and cyber security. Our industry-experienced lecturers will give you the knowledge and skills you need to develop your own computing competency, in an area that interests you.
A computing course is an ideal route to employment, or to progress on to higher-level qualifications at GC or university. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art equipment and software, including a dedicated network for computing students, so that you can get familiar with the latest technology and prepare for the systems you’ll use in the business world.
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