School Leaver Guide 2024/25
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Courses<br />
DIGITAL<br />
TECHNOLOGY.<br />
Digital Technologies<br />
Level 1<br />
Duration<br />
1 year<br />
Entry requirements<br />
Two GCSEs at a minimum<br />
of grades 1-2.<br />
What will I learn?<br />
Are you interested in the digital<br />
technology sector as a career<br />
choice? Our course is packed with<br />
exciting projects that will develop<br />
your skills in a range of digital<br />
technologies. From digital animation<br />
and website design to computer<br />
programming, you'll gain a broad<br />
understanding of the industry<br />
and its range of opportunities.<br />
You will develop a digital product<br />
from start to finish, using industrystandard<br />
software. You'll also learn<br />
how to design and create a website<br />
and get hands-on experience in<br />
writing computer programmes.<br />
Our course is more than just a<br />
qualification. We'll help you develop<br />
key skills that will make you more<br />
employable and give you an edge in<br />
the job market. You'll also have the<br />
opportunity to engage with local<br />
businesses and improve your skills<br />
through work experience and other<br />
activities designed to boost your CV.<br />
74<br />
Digital Technologies<br />
Level 2<br />
Duration<br />
1 year<br />
Entry requirements<br />
Four GCSEs at grade 3 preferably<br />
including English and maths.<br />
What will I learn?<br />
Are you looking for an exciting<br />
new way to engage with digital<br />
technologies?<br />
We're proud members of Dynamo<br />
North East, and we've designed our<br />
programme to give you a range<br />
of creative and technical skills to<br />
prepare you for your next step,<br />
whether it's a T Level or<br />
Foundation Diploma.<br />
On our course, you'll get hands-on<br />
experience with a variety of digital<br />
technologies, including software<br />
development and mobile app<br />
development. You'll be challenged to<br />
create your own mobile application<br />
within Unity and develop bespoke<br />
software applications using C#.<br />
You'll also get to build and test<br />
your own PC, troubleshoot<br />
common problems, and gain<br />
valuable skills in big data analysis<br />
and database design.<br />
That's not all – our programme<br />
also includes real-world work<br />
experience opportunities, employer<br />
briefs and commissions that will<br />
help you understand the world<br />
of work and make an impression<br />
on potential employers. We want<br />
you to be job-ready when you<br />
finish our course, with the skills and<br />
experience you need to succeed in<br />
the workplace.<br />
Don't worry if you<br />
haven't got a<br />
4 in English and maths,<br />
we will help you achieve<br />
these as part<br />
of your course.
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