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Computing: Digital Support and Security Level 3 T Level (FCMP)

Barnsley College

Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AX

T Level Technical Qualification

Level 3

Information and Communication Technology

Available start dates

Wednesday, 01 September 2027

Barnsley College

2 Not Set

Full time

Course Summary

The course is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity and network architecture, essential for any aspiring network architect. You'll gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills through hands-on lessons and industry placement.

Course Details

Topics you will cover include:

Digital Infrastructure
Cybersecurity
Network Architecture
Ethical Hacking
Minimum of 45-day industry placement

How will it be delivered and assessed?

In year 1 you will be assessed by two paper based exams and an employer set project.

In year 2 you will complete an occupational specialist project set by industry partners.

In addition to the above, you must complete a 45-day (315 hour) industry placement relating to your subject.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths
You may also require a DBS

Equipment required

Please bring a folder, paper, pens and pencils. While a personal laptop is not required, it is beneficial.

Your next steps...

Due to the wide variety of skills you will acquire on the course, you could move onto university study or work in networking, software development, games design, computer science, big data analytics, cybersecurity, social media or business.

Additional information

https://www.barnsley.ac.uk/course/digital-support-and-security-level-3-t-level-full-time

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