Halesowen College

Digital Foundation T Level - (Innovation Pathway)

This course is aimed at developing a range of skills that will enable you to progress onto one of our digital T level pathways.

Digital Data Analysis
Digital Support and Security
Digital Software Development

This will involve gaining industry relevant technical knowledge and practical skills. You will also have time to improve your Maths and English skills.

The structure of the programme will be:

GCSE English and Maths
3 Core units
4 Additional units

Core units

Data
Cyber Security
Coding

Additional Units

Networking
Hardware
Problem Solving
Building Essential Employability Skills

How will I be assessed?

The course is assessed through a combination of examinations and coursework.

The coursework will be made up of practical and theoretical sessions which will be evidence within assignments. As you will conduct practicals and evidence them within assignments with well-reasoned justifications meeting industry standards.

You will also learn employability skills and evidence this through CV creation as well as LinkedIn pages to support your future development.

What do I need?

4 x Grade 3s at GCSE, with at least a grade 3 in English and a grade 3 in Maths.

Where can it take me?

After successful completion of the innovation pathway and achieving Maths and English at grade 4 or above you can progress onto 1 of the 3 Digital T-Levels provided.