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Cyber Security and Digital Infrastructure - T Level

Summary

Digital is everywhere and increasingly influences everything we do. As a result, the world continues to need experts to make sense of technology and its growing impact to show us the way, to simplify the complex; and to be amply rewarded for being both guides and gatekeepers. There are jobs today that simply did not exist in the past, enabled by technical innovations and the people that create and consume them. The digital future we are part of requires highly skilled individuals to design, implement, maintain and innovate. The demand for technical skills will continue to grow.

The core element of this T Level will boost your knowledge in a range of topics such as programming, coding, the use of data and the different platforms of delivery in the digital industry. It’s a cutting-edge subject, so you’ll also learn about cyber security and come to understand the potential security risks that organisations can face and how to analyse problems and identify solutions through computer programs.

You’ll then choose a specialism designed to support your interests, so you can get deeper into your chosen subject and build up the skills you need for your future job. You can choose from specialist modules in either Cyber Security, Digital Infrastructure, Network Cabling or Digital Support. Then you’ll be able to put everything you learn into practice, with a substantial industry placement of around 45 days. You'll have an amazing opportunity to work with an employer while you study, such as an IT company or department, and gain invaluable experience as well as key skills that employers are looking for.

B&FC's Computing and Digital Technologies department features hi-tech, industry standard equipment to support your success. We have state-of-the-art labs and the latest network engineering equipment. This study programme provides the knowledge and experience to open doors to highly skilled employment or university study, including higher and degree apprenticeships.

Next course dates

Start date Location Duration
01 Sep 2025
Bispham Campus
2 Years

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Where can this subject lead?

Career progression

Career opportunities this programme could successfully pursue include:

  • Network Engineer
  • Network Support Analyst
  • Architecture Analyst
  • IT Support Engineer
  • Desktop Support
  • Telecommunications Analyst
  • Technical Architect
  • IT Manager
  • Network Cable Installer

On completion of this course you have the opportunity to progress to Higher Education. You could chose to study at B&FC for a Foundation Degree in one of the following:

  • Computer Science
  • Software Engineering (Game Development) or (App Development)
  • Network Engineering (Systems Administration) or (Cyber Security)
  • Web Technologies and Digital Media

Or you may gain employment in the Computing Industry which would then enable you to study at B&FC one day a week on one of the four BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship pathways (Network Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, Software Engineer or Data Analyst).

Key information

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including English and Maths, along with the following:                                                                         

  • A successful interview with a tutor                                
  • The ability to study independently                            
  • A genuine interest in the subject                                          
  • Good communication skills                                               
  • Hardworking approach towards the industry

Qualification obtained

T Level Technical Qualification in Digital Support Services

Fees and funding

If you are 18 and under no fees are payable. If you are 19+, please read our tuition fee guide for adult learners.

Extra costs and equipment

No specialised hardware and software is required but you would be expected to have access to a computer with internet access.

Trips will be offered but these will not be required for the course and may be partly subsidised by the college.

Regulation and Accreditation

Accrediting Institution: N/A

Awarding Body: NCFE

Regulatory Body: Ofsted

Terms and conditions

Read our full terms and conditions for more information.

What will I learn?

Industry placement, field trips and guest speakers

You will be required to complete an industry placement with an employer, which will last for a minimum of 45 working days (between 315 – 420 hours).

Industry placements are managed by an appointed workplace coordinator within the curriculum area who maintains liaisons with employers, performs visits and logs required documents such as insurance.

How will I learn?

Year 1

Focuses on your knowledge and understanding of contexts, concepts, theories, principles and core skills relevant to job roles referenced in Career opportunities.

  • Business Context
  • Culture
  • Data
  • Digital Analysis
  • Digital Environments
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Learning
  • Legislation
  • Planning
  • Security
  • Testing
  • Tools

As part of the first year you will choose your pathway which will be selected from below:

  • Careers within the digital support services sector
  • Communication in digital support services
  • Fault analysis and problem resolution

Year 2

Study one of these options:

  • Digital infrastructure
  • Network cabling
  • Digital support

Your chosen option will include the following mandatory elements:

  • A ‘core’ set of underpinning knowledge, concepts and skills, tailored for your chosen occupation
  • Specialist training covering industry-specific skills
  • An industry placement with an employer, which will last for a minimum of 45 working days (between 315 – 420 hours)

Teaching and learning differs for each element, with practical topics incorporating a summative assignment that results in product creation.

Students are initially supported by demonstrations and walkthroughs and later by a workshop/individual focus intended to foster creativity.

Modules are delivered by subject specialists with industry experience.

Facilities and resources are regularly updated to improve your experience in college and online to match the needs of the course.

Expert tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of further education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.

The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.

How will I be assessed?

How will I be assessed?

The core content (year 1) is assessed through an examination and a practical employer-set project.

The specialism (year 2) is assessed through practical time based project.