Digital T-Level prepares students for world of work

A Birmingham school is delivering a new digital qualification in a bid to prepare 16 to 18-year-olds for the rapidly-evolving job market.

Bishop Challoner Catholic College, based in Kings Heath, will deliver the Digital Business Services T-Level qualification from September 2023.

T (Technical) Levels are new, two-year qualifications (equivalent to 3 A ' Levels) which have been designed alongside employers to prepare students for growth industries.

T-Levels provide students with an academically rigorous course, within which they learn the industry specific knowledge and skills, and complete a relevant 45-day industry-based placement to implement what they have learnt.

Marsha Moon, assistant principal at Bishop Challoner, said: “This is a win-win scenario because by bringing their innovative ideas and fresh perspectives to the industry placement, students will benefit partnering companies as well as learning from them. ”

Director of study Luke Ravenscroft said: “This T Level covers a huge array of content relatable to work in the digital industries.

“In particular focussing on the skills and approaches required for data analysis, a skill vastly sought after due to our ever-increasing practice of databases and the large scale gathering of information. ”

Careers leader Emma Darby said: “This is such an exciting time for Bishop Challoner; offering our students the chance to become 'job ready ' in the country 's fastest growing tech region.

“I 'm looking forward to seeing students working in purpose built facilities, bringing the Digital Business Services T-Level to life and bridging the gap between education and the Tech industry in the local area. ”

Read more information on T-Levels.

Pictured: Marsha Moon and Luke Ravenscroft