Technical Computing – Level 3

Required qualifications

For the Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma you will need 4 GCSE’s at a Grade 4 or more including maths and English.

What skills will I develop?

• Cyber Security
• Networks
• Web Development
• 3D Technology
• Virtual & Augmented Reality
• Games Development (Scripting C# in Unity)
• Robotics (Python Programming)
• Artificial Intelligence
• Advanced IT Skills
• Skills to Record and Edit Video

Careers

This course can lead onto university, an apprenticeship or entry level jobs in IT/computer science – including web, app and games development, cyber security, networking and systems maintenance.

Work experience

Our dedicated work experience team are here to help and support you in finding a meaningful work experience opportunity.

Recent studies have shown that employers consider work experience to be extremely desirable. Whilst qualifications are hugely important, employers also require candidates to have skills and experience necessary for the workplace.

Preparing you for the working world is very important to us, so that you may be successful in your next step.

Work experience placements provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills; have a better understanding of the industry you want to work in and give you an insight into what it is like to be employed. They can also be great fun and very rewarding and you may even be offered a great reference, a part–time job, holiday working hours, apprenticeships or full-time jobs.

Once you start your course you will be provided with further information about work experience programmes, but it is never too early for you to start thinking about work experience placements and finding an employer who will offer you an opportunity.

Work experience is an opportunity for you to gain experience in your chosen career path in order to develop relevant skills. Equally, it also helps you to acquire employability skills, attitudes and behaviours that are essential for future employment. There will be an opportunity for you to reflect on your performance during work experience and you will receive some form of reference/feedback from the employer.

English and maths

If you have not achieved your intended grade for maths and English, you will have the opportunity to continue studying these at the college.

You will also be developing these skills within your study programme. Some examples of extending your English and maths skills include:

Maths

• Learning how to code using various variable types including integers and floating point numbers
• Working with audio production using BPM measurements and various time signatures
• Using programming logic and maths to complete complex problems
• Working in 3D space (X, Y and Z)

English

• Research skills and essay writing are key attributes that will be used extensively throughout the course
• Presentation skills will also be sued throughout certain course projects. Therefore, your communication and listening skills will be utilised and enhanced as you progress

Other important information

This course is new for the 2024/2025 academic year. Be part of something special with the launch of the course. If you study at out Tamworth site, you will be among the first cohorts to study there.