Digital Support & Security T Level – Level 3 at Bridgwater College

This exciting T Level is designed for students aged 16–19 who are keen to pursue a career in the digital sector. The T Level in Digital Support and Security equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to progress into highly skilled employment, apprenticeships, or further study at university. The qualification is designed to train the next generation of IT support, network infrastructure and cybersecurity engineers.

Digital support and security is one of the key target areas for growth in the IT sector. Increased reliance on IT systems in the business environment creates higher demands for IT engineers who understand how to deploy and support these critical systems.

During the course you will study a range of skills and knowledge required to build hardware and networking systems that not only function but allow individuals and businesses to develop and thrive in an increasingly digital environment. You will learn how systems are used for a wide variety of applications to ensure that you can better support those using IT to do their jobs more efficiently and safely. All candidates will have the chance to work towards industry standard qualifications from Cisco.

Throughout the course, you will develop your understanding of core digital concepts, including problem solving, data, legislation, digital environments, business context, emerging issues, and cyber security. By the end of the programme, you will be able to demonstrate threshold competence—meaning you are fully prepared to continue developing your expertise in the workplace or in higher education.

Topics may include:

• Problem solving
• Digital support
• Data analysis
• Legislation
• Business context
• Emerging issues
• Digital environments
• Cybersecurity
• Digital infrastructure
• Project planning.

An industry placement is a core, compulsory, component of the T Level and it represents 20% of the overall programme. Achievement of the industry placement and working with an appropriate employer is essential for achievement and awarding of the final qualification.

During the industry placement, you need to complete a minimum of 315 hours across the two years, which will fit around your in-class studies. Completion of the industry placement is subject to a successful review with the employer against agreed targets.