Digital Business Technologies – Level 1

Course Type
School Leavers
Subject Area
Business Management, Computing & Digital
Location
Bridgwater College
Start date
01/09/2026

Course Overview

This course is designed to enable progression into the exciting and diverse environments of computing or business.

Work experience will be available with a range of business and computing organisations such as programmers, website designers, and retail businesses. This will support your development in a range of employability skills such as working with others, communication and interpersonal skills along with developing basic industry skills.

Topics may include:

  • Installing software
  • Computer systems
  • Coding
  • Working in a small business
  • Personal finance and financial services
  • Online business
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Assessment Methods

This study programme offers a range of assessment methods from practical assessment such as programming, roleplays and presentations to organising a small event. You will also gain experience of working in an actual business environment through your exciting one-week work experience placement.

Progression Options

On successful completion of the course, you will be ideally placed to progress to the Level 2 T Level Foundation programme in Computing & Digital or the Level 2 T Level Foundation programme in Business.

Alternatively, you could choose one of the College’s apprenticeship programmes or move into full-time employment in the computing and IT sector.

Entry Requirements

You need GCSEs in the 3 to 1 range or other equivalent qualifications. Entry is subject to a successful interview and induction. If you do not have a grade 4 in English and maths you will be required to study this alongside your course.

Frequently Asked Questions

We aim to offer a careers service that is accessible to everyone. We will seek to equip all our students with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to operate confidently, effectively, and independently in life and work. All students have the opportunity to meet with a Careers Advisor for 1:1 career support.