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T Level in Digital production, design and development - Digital Production, Design and Development

Technical education progression to

Technical education progression profiles show the range of opportunities available following completion of a technical education product, such as a T Level. This could include a range of technical education options, such as apprenticeships, higher education (for example degrees) and employment opportunities.

IfATE has worked with employers, providers and industry experts to identify some of the possible options including content that is common to each and the associated occupational standard. New progression options will be added as occupational standards are updated, and as we continue to engage with employers, providers and industry experts.

It is important to note that while the progression profiles indicate some of the options, many other opportunities will be available.

T Level

Level 3

Digital production, design and development - Digital Production, Design and Development

Technical Education

Technical education options could include apprenticeships, T Levels, Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ) and Level 2 and 3 qualifications. Apprenticeships might also be marked as, not applicable, accelerated or to be confirmed. Please use the glossary to find out more.

Technical Occupations

Levels 2-3

Higher Technical Occupations

Levels 4-5

Professional Occupations

Levels 6-7

Business and administration

Apprenticeship

Level 4

Junior management consultant

Apprenticeship

Level 4

Associate project manager

Apprenticeship

Level 6

Chartered manager (degree)

Digital

Apprenticeship

Level 3

Software development technician

  • Career Starter Apprenticeship
Not applicable
Higher Technical Qualification

Level 5

FD Software Development

Higher Technical Qualification

Level 5

Diploma of Higher Education in Software Development

Apprenticeship

Level 4

Software developer

Accelerated

Apprenticeship

Level 4

Business analyst

Accelerated

Apprenticeship

Level 4

Data analyst

Accelerated

Apprenticeship

Level 4

Software tester

Accelerated

Apprenticeship

Level 4

DevOps engineer

Accelerated

Apprenticeship

Level 6

Digital and technology solutions professional - software engineering professional

Apprenticeship

Level 6

Digital and technology solutions professional - IT consultant professional

Apprenticeship

Level 6

Digital and technology solutions professional - computing data analyst professional

Apprenticeship

Level 6

Digital and technology solutions professional - network engineering professional

Apprenticeship

Level 6

Digital and technology solutions professional - business analyst professional

Apprenticeship

Level 6

Digital and technology solutions professional - cyber security professional

Apprenticeship

Level 6

Data scientist (integrated degree)

Education

Education options could include degrees. We have worked with higher education providers to identify options for progression into education.

Technical Occupations

Levels 2-3

Higher Technical Occupations

Levels 4-5

Professional Occupations

Levels 6-7

Degree options may include

  • Web Development
  • Computer Science
  • Software Engineering

Work

This section captures some of the career progression options for a learner. Whilst some roles may be accessed after successfully completing a technical education product, others are available after further training and by gaining further industry experience.

Technical Occupations

Levels 2-3

Higher Technical Occupations

Levels 4-5

Professional Occupations

Levels 6-7

Career Progression may include

  • Software Development Technician
  • Junior Developer
  • Junior Web Developer
  • Junior Application Developer
  • Junior Mobile App Developer
  • Junior Games Developer
  • Junior Application Support Analyst
  • Junior Programmer
  • Assistant Programmer and automated test developer

Career Progression may include

  • Computer Science Software Engineer
  • Game Software Programmer
  • Game Technology Programmer