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Level 3 Foundation Programme - Curriculum Pathway Preparation - Digital

City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College

Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2RU

National Foundation Diploma (BTEC)
Level 3
Arts, Media and Publishing

Available start dates

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026
City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

The T Level Transition Programme (Digital) is a new type of 16 to 19 study programme.

Designed to develop the skills, experience, knowledge and behaviours to support successful progression onto a T Level in either Digital: Software Development, Infrastructure or Support Services.

It is targeted at students who are not yet ready to start a Level 3 T Level but have the potential to progress onto one following a tailored preparation programme. The T Level Transition Programme is a full-time study programme lasting up to a standard academic year in almost all cases.

Course Details

Every T Level Transition programme has five key elements: diagnostic and guidance period, English and Maths skills development, work experience and preparation, introductory technical skills, pastoral support and personal development. The T Level Transition programme (Digital) will develop the introductory technical skills through a technical qualification at Level 2. It is expected that students will have GCSE Maths at grade 4+ in order to access this programme. GCSE English will form the basis of their English skills development.

In order to start on the T Level Transition programme (Digital), you must have grade 4+ at GCSE Maths, meet the College entry criteria for Level 3 Transition study, and also want a future career in the digital sector.

  • The T Level Transition programme (Digital) is a programme of study that will prepare you for Level 3 study upon completion.
  • You will develop the skills and attributes for a future career in the Digital sector.
  • Work experience and pastoral support are integrated into the programme to help you prepare for working in a professional environment.
  • The Digital sector of the economy and the world of work is growing, and offers a range of interesting and rewarding potential future careers

How will it be delivered and assessed?

GCSE English: 100% exam
Level 2 Technical Qualification: TBC
Work Experience: Employer reference

Your next steps...

Studying the T Level Transition Programme (Digital) at the Sixth Form College gives you the opportunity to progress to the Level 3 T Levels in Digital. This could lead on to a degree, degree apprenticeship, or direct employment in a range of careers such as: Network Technician, Software Developer, IT Technician etc. Throughout the course, you will develop life-long learning skills.

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