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We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.  \nThis specification is Version 1.1  \nReferences to third-party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein.(Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nPublication code VQ000477  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright  \n© Copyright in this specification belongs to, and is used under licence from, the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education 2026  \nContents  \n1 Introducing the qualification 1  \nT Level programme 1  \nUnderstanding the Specification and Administrative Guide 1  \nWhat is the Technical Qualification (TQ)? 1  \nTechnical Qualification and Outline Content 2  \nEnglish, Maths and Digital competencies 2  \nEmployer and Provider panels 2  \nQualification purpose 3  \nStudent profile and progression 3  \n2 Qualification summary and structure 5  \nSummary 5  \nAssessment Structure 7  \n1. Core component 7  \n2. Occupational Specialism component 7  \nWhat does the qualification cover? 8  \n3 Core Component 9  \nContent 10  \nCore paper 1 10  \nCore paper 2 26  \nDigital Infrastructure & Network Cabling Employer Set Project 52  \nCyber Security Employer Set Project 57  \nDigital Support Technician Employer Set Project 61  \nScheme of Assessment – Core Component 65  \nCore examination 65  \nCore Examination Assessment Objectives 67  \nEmployer Set Project 68  \nEmployer Set Project Assessment Objectives 69  \nResources for the delivery of the Core component content 71  \n4 Occupational Specialisms 72  \n1. Digital Infrastructure 72  \nContent area 1: Apply procedures and controls to maintain the digital security of an organisation and its data 72  \nContent area 2: Explain, install, configure, test and manage both physical and virtual infrastructure 90  \nContent area 3: Discover, evaluate and apply reliable sources of knowledge 102  \n2. 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