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Digital: IT Fundamentals – Pre T-Level

Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma (Pre-T Level)

Digital IT Fundamentals t level

Availability & Details

Digital: IT Fundamentals - T- Level Foundation Year SFY-ICTE2T/P01

Venue
South Downs Campus

Type of study
Vocational

Dates
Academic Year 2026-27 (1 year)

Examination board
Generic award - no awarding body

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Overview

This course will provide the necessary practical skills and a qualification for learners to pursue a wide variety of careers in the IT industry.

It will also help prepare students who wish to progress to the Digital T Level Programme with its focus on software engineering or networking infrastructure.

This course also places an emphasis on employability skills (including Maths and English) which are embedded into your studies.

The course has been developed by employers and teaching staff to deliver the essential skills required when working in Digital IT or progressing to the T Levels.

Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English Language or Mathematics.

On this course you will study:

  • Working in the IT industry
  • Computer systems
  • Communication
  • Setting up an IT network
  • Computer programming
  • Cloud solutions
  • Projects
  • Web design

Plus a customer-based project including cyber threats and mitigation. Within these units you will also be taught employment skills as well as a focus on Mathematics and English to help develop your confidence and knowledge when working in the IT industry.

All of the units will be assessed through assignments and will be graded Pass, Merit or Distinction.

On successful completion of the course, learners with an overall grade of Merit or Distinction and tutor recommendation may progress to the full T Level programme, apply for a Level 2/3 Apprenticeship or head out to employment.


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