Digital Support & Security T Level
- MOA
- Full Time
- Level
- Level 3
- Type
- 16-18
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Location
- Lancaster & Morecambe College
- Start date: 07/09/2026
The T Level Technical Qualification in Digital Support and Security
(Level 3) is 2-year programme which is suitable for anyone wanting a career within an administration or management role. The course is equivalent to 3 A Levels.
This qualification provides students with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to progress into highly skilled employment, an Apprenticeship or higher-level study, including university, within the specialist area of Digital Support and Security.
It gives you a broad understanding of the industry and job roles, and to develop the core skills you will need to apply when working in the industry.
- Course Overview
Students study core content to develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the sector, to include:
Problem solving - Students will solve digital support and security problems that form a complete solution or a sub-part of a solution.
Introduction to digital support - Students will analyse digital support and security problems that may involve hardware, software, people, processes and data.
Data - Students will develop fundamental knowledge and understanding of data relevant to digital support and security, in order to communicate with other professionals.
Legislation and regulatory requirements
Business context
Emerging issues
Digital environments
Security
In addition to the core content, students will complete the following occupational
specialism; Digital Support.
Apply procedures and controls to maintain the digital security of an organisation and its data
Install, configure and support software applications and operating systems
Discover, evaluate and apply reliable sources of knowledge
English, mathematics and digital skills have also been embedded throughout the content.
Assessment for the core component is through:
Two knowledge exams
An employer set project (ESP) devised and set by the awarding bod
Assessment for the occupational specialism is through an externally set and marked
assignment. The programme of study is up to five days a week, which is usually four days in college and one day in an industrial placement. There will be a requirement for students to complete home study as part of this qualification.
As part of the study programme there will be a programme of enrichment opportunities. You will benefit from inspiring trips and experiences, meetings with industry experts, visits to leading companies in the sector, university visits, and support with university applications, masterclasses from local employers and university experts to name a few.
- Industry Links
This course involves a substantial industry placement with an external employer. There is a requirement on the T Level qualification to complete a minimum of 315 hours in a
placement setting. Learners will work with an external business industry employer to apply knowledge and develop technical skills in a real-life business workplace.
The content for this qualification was devised by T Level panels consisting of employers
and stakeholders in the industry and has been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses to ensure the content prepares learners for the world of work.- Progression Routes
When students complete a T Level study programme, they will be able to choose between moving into:
A skilled occupation
Higher or degree level Apprenticeships
Higher level technical study, including Higher Education
Students who complete this qualification can progress into roles such as digital support technician, digital applications technician, digital service technician, infrastructure technician.
Students can also use this T-Level to do a higher-level Apprenticeship or a degree course.
Students can apply for Higher Education programmes relating to the sector. Examples of the progression routes to higher education may include Computing and IT, Computer Science, Network Engineering (Systems Administration), Information Technology and Information Systems, Cyber Security, or Information Technology Management for Business.
UCAS points are allocated to the overall T Level grade.
- Entry Requirements
Students need to demonstrate the values and behaviours required for occupational roles in the sector and be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment.
Entry requirements:
5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above including English and mathematics
A Level 2 Diploma qualification in the subject area with GCSE English and mathematics at grade 4.
Satisfactory interview, assessment, school report and / or satisfactory reference.
You will also need:
Enthusiasm for the subject
Commitment to study (positive attendance, punctuality and behaviour)
To be able to work independently
To enjoy working with people
Good interpersonal skill
- How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this course, please click 'Apply' in the top right, follow the steps, and our Admissions Team will be in touch with you
For more information, advice and guidance please phone Student & Learning Services on 01524 521385 or 0800 306306 or email advice@lmc.ac.uk
Course code: A64265
