School Leaver Guide 2024/25
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Digital Technology<br />
Cyber Security &<br />
Infrastructure Support<br />
Level 3<br />
Duration<br />
2 years<br />
Entry requirements<br />
Five GCSEs at grades 4-9 including<br />
English and maths.<br />
What will I learn?<br />
The vocational course endorsed<br />
by Dynamo North East and other<br />
partners can provide you with the<br />
skills and knowledge you need to<br />
become an asset to any business.<br />
The course covers the fundamentals<br />
of encryption, investigating how<br />
hackers penetrate systems, and<br />
providing strong cyber defence<br />
tactics. You will also learn how to<br />
build and maintain computer<br />
systems, support network<br />
technologies, and develop skills<br />
in programming, database<br />
development and web design.<br />
It’s not just about the technical<br />
skills you will learn, the course<br />
also provides training on money<br />
management, job hunting, interview<br />
skills, confidence building and<br />
resilience. With relevant and highquality<br />
work experience placements,<br />
employer talks, and commercial<br />
and vocational projects, you will gain<br />
valuable experience and make an<br />
impression on potential employers.<br />
Level 3<br />
courses attract<br />
UCAS points.<br />
Software Engineering &<br />
Development<br />
Level 3<br />
Duration<br />
2 years<br />
Entry requirements<br />
Five GCSEs at grades 4-9 including<br />
English and maths.<br />
What will I learn?<br />
If you're interested in a career as a<br />
software engineer, a web database<br />
developer or a social media expert<br />
this is the course for you.<br />
Our course in Software Engineering<br />
& Development will equip you<br />
with the skills you need to design,<br />
develop and implement the systems<br />
that we use daily. You will explore<br />
different programming languages,<br />
including those used to develop the<br />
applications and web pages. You'll<br />
learn how to think outside the box,<br />
create bug-free software that can<br />
be maintained for years, and gain<br />
the knowledge and skills to become<br />
a software developer, an apprentice<br />
or go on to further study.<br />
We offer work experience<br />
placements, employer talks,<br />
commercial and vocational projects,<br />
which will help you make a lasting<br />
impression on potential employers<br />
and can often lead to gaining<br />
an apprenticeship.<br />
98%<br />
of Digi Tech students have<br />
progressed into work,<br />
an apprenticeship,<br />
further or higher<br />
education.<br />
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