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T Levels will combine classroom theory and practical learning, and are made up of the following:  \n• Technical Qualification: the substantial component of your course.  \n• Industry placement: of at least 315 hours (approximately 45 days) with an employer to make sure you have authentic experience of the workplace.  \nThe Technical Qualification is the main classroom-based element of the T Level. During your two-year course, you will learn the core knowledge that underpins the sector, and you will also develop occupationally specific skills that will allow you to enter skilled employment within a specific occupation.  \nThis T Level Technical Qualification has been developed in collaboration with employers, so the content meets the needs of industry and prepares you for work. It will provide the knowledge and experience needed to open the door to skilled employment, an apprenticeship or higher-level study.  \nWhat is the digital industry?  \nThe digital industry is a major source of employment in the UK, with 1.46 million people working in digital companies and around 45,000 digital jobs advertised at any one time. Digital skills span all industries; almost all jobs in the UK today require employees to have a proficient level of digital literacy. The UK has positioned itself to be the ‘digital capital of Europe’ as it continues to invest billions every year in digital skills and commerce.  \nWho is this Technical Qualification for?  \nThis Technical Qualification can only be taken as part of a T Level course and is not available as a stand-alone qualification. It is for post-16 students and is ideal if you are intending to progress directly to employment within the digital production, design and development sector in roles such as a Programmer, Web Designer, IT Business Analyst,  \nSystems Designer, or Software Development Technician, to a digital apprenticeship or to further studies in digital.  \nWhat does the Technical Qualification cover?  \nThe content is split into a core component that has been created for this T Level Technical Qualification in Digital Software Development, and a single occupational specialism, which is:  \n• Digital Software Development  \nThe core component provides a broad understanding of the digital industry and covers the following topics:  \n• Problem Solving  \n• Programming  \n• Emerging Issues and the Impact of Digital  \n• Legislation and Regulatory Requirements  \n• Business Context  \n• Data  \n• Digital Environments  \n• Security  \nThe core component will be assessed by two exams and an employer set project.  \nYour occupational specialism will allow you to develop the relevant skills in preparation foryour career in the digital sector. 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