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Digital Systems and Data
Level 2
This is a practical course, designed to give you a strong foundation for your journey into digital software development.
Level 2
This is a practical course, designed to give you a strong foundation for your journey into digital software development.
Three or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English (Language or Literature)
One Year
Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Digital Systems and Data
This course introduces a range of disciplines, skills and knowledge, letting you explore digital systems practically whilst allowing time and space to develop your personal and professional skills to advance further in your studies.
Three or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English (Language or Literature)
One Year
Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Digital Systems and Data
On the Level 2 Digital Systems and Data course, the focus is on building your practical skills for a future in digital software development. You will be given a solid foundation in a range of digital systems disciplines, and space to develop your personal and professional skills, allowing you to advance further in your studies and make an informed decision about your next steps on your journey in the world of digital software development.
During this stage of your studies, you are provided with the tools, guidance, and resources to develop and enhance your existing skills and interests in digital systems, data and software development. You’ll also undertake a variety of activities and projects that challenge you to apply your knowledge of networks, programming and cyber security in practical briefs.
One of the main focuses of the Level 2 course is to develop both your technical and academic skills so you can progress onto Level 3 study with us, such as Software Development (T Level) or Games Development, or onto an apprenticeship. You’ll learn about the digital industry and what is needed to succeed, and complete a personal progression project. You’ll work on your personal health and well-being to prepare for the next steps in life and education.
The course allows you a safe space to experiment with techniques and approaches to improve, without fear of failure. By actively participating in hands-on tasks and projects, you will refine your practical skills, including understanding data, creating digital products, cybersecurity and configuring software, and learn to utilise industry-standard software and tools effectively. You will learn to respond to briefs, becoming confident in creating work in a range of programming and data disciplines and leave the course feeling confident in problem-solving, your skills and your next steps.
PLEASE NOTE: THE BELOW STUDY MATERIALS ARE CAMPUS DEPENDENT.
High-end PCs with professional software, including:
A Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) allowing you to:
The college also provides a parent portal, which allows parents/carers to support you with your progress.
On the Level 2 Digital Systems and Data course, the focus is on building your practical skills for a future in digital software development. You will be given a solid foundation in a range of digital systems disciplines, and space to develop your personal and professional skills, allowing you to advance further in your studies and make an informed decision about your next steps on your journey in the world of digital software development.
During this stage of your studies, you are provided with the tools, guidance, and resources to develop and enhance your existing skills and interests in digital systems, data and software development. You’ll also undertake a variety of activities and projects that challenge you to apply your knowledge of networks, programming and cyber security in practical briefs.
One of the main focuses of the Level 2 course is to develop both your technical and academic skills so you can progress onto Level 3 study with us, such as Software Development (T Level) or Games Development, or onto an apprenticeship. You’ll learn about the digital industry and what is needed to succeed, and complete a personal progression project. You’ll work on your personal health and well-being to prepare for the next steps in life and education.
The course allows you a safe space to experiment with techniques and approaches to improve, without fear of failure. By actively participating in hands-on tasks and projects, you will refine your practical skills, including understanding data, creating digital products, cybersecurity and configuring software, and learn to utilise industry-standard software and tools effectively. You will learn to respond to briefs, becoming confident in creating work in a range of programming and data disciplines and leave the course feeling confident in problem-solving, your skills and your next steps.
PLEASE NOTE: THE BELOW STUDY MATERIALS ARE CAMPUS DEPENDENT.
High-end PCs with professional software, including:
A Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) allowing you to:
The College also provides a parent portal, which allows parents/carers to support you with your progress.
Applying to study with us takes less than two minutes, and we have interviewers ready and waiting to speak to you.
Find out more about the application journey and apply now below.
Applying to study with us takes less than two minutes, and we have interviewers ready and waiting to speak to you. Find out more about the application journey and apply now below.
With all the transferable skills you’ll learn on this course, the world really is your oyster.
Designs, develops, and maintains software applications and systems to solve problems and meet user needs.
Collects, cleans, organises, and maintains data sets to ensure they are accurate, secure, and ready for analysis.
Designs, implements, and manages computer networks for organisations to ensure seamless connectivity to resources.
Ensures software quality by identifying and reporting bugs through rigorous testing processes.
Creates games or provides specialised game creation services (e.g., asset creation, programming) to clients.
Provides technical support, maintains hardware and software, and resolves IT issues for users or organizations.
With all the transferable skills you’ll learn on this course, the world really is your oyster.
Designs, develops, and maintains software applications and systems to solve problems and meet user needs.
Creates and maintains websites and webapps, focusing on functionality, design, and user experience.
Designs, implements, and manages computer networks for organisations to ensure seamless connectivity to resources.
Ensures software quality by identifying and reporting bugs through rigorous testing processes.
Collects, cleans, organises, and maintains data sets to ensure they are accurate, secure, and ready for analysis.
Provides technical support, maintains hardware and software, and resolves IT issues for users or organizations.
GCSEs at grades 4-9 (C-A*), including English and maths.
This course is a mix of coursework and controlled assessments.
Our bespoke professional development programme aims to empower you to take your next steps into your future career. We achieve this by providing you with a three phase programme of lessons, projects and experiences designed to give you as much exposure to industry as possible.
All campuses 16-18*
FREE
All campuses 19+ (FIRST YEARS ONLY)
£2,882
GCSEs at grades 4-9 (C-A*), including English and maths.
This course is a mix of coursework and controlled assessments.
Our bespoke professional development programme aims to empower you to take your next steps into your future career. We achieve this by providing you with a three phase programme of lessons, projects and experiences designed to give you as much exposure to industry as possible.
| T Level Grade | UCAS Points |
Equivalent A Level Grades |
|---|---|---|
|
Distinction* |
168 |
AAA* |
|
Distinction |
144 |
AAA |
|
Merit |
120 |
BBB |
|
Pass (C or above) |
96 |
CCC |
|
Pass (D or E) |
72 |
DDD |
All campuses 16-18*
FREE
All campuses 19+ (FIRST YEARS ONLY)
£2,882
A range of student-friendly offers are available in partnership with WEX. These vary by store so check in with your local branch to see what support they can provide you as an ACC learner.
Your learning journey doesn’t just stop with this course! Take a look at next steps via courses at Access Creative College, Access Industry and dBs Institute!
Your learning journey doesn’t just stop with this course! Take a look at next steps via courses at Access Creative College, Access Industry and dBs Institute!
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