Digital Infrastructure (Digital Support Services) - Level 3

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Length 2 years
Study Full-Time
Location Rye Hill Campus

Qualification Gained

NFCE Level 3 T-Level in Digital Support Services - Digital Infrastructure

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More about the course

Are you excited by the digital sector and want to develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed? Do you want to specialise in digital infrastructure and learn how to install, test and manage both physical and virtual infrastructure? If so, this Digital Infrastructure T-Level, which has been designed in collaboration with employers, could be the course for you.

As part of this course, you will study topics such as data, digital environments and security and learn how to apply procedures and controls to maintain the digital security of an organisation and its data. You’ll develop key skills such as problem solving and decision making, communication and teamwork to help prepare you for your next step. What’s more, you’ll undertake an industry placement for a minimum of 45 days with an employer to help put what you’ve learnt on your course into practice.

You’ll have access to industry-standard software and equipment and learn from tutors who have years of experience working in the sector and are here to get you where you want to be.

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Kieron West

FdA Games Technologies

"At Newcastle College University Centre, I've been able to use 3D modelling, animation, games design and programming technologies - where else offers all that with personally tailored guidance from industry-experienced tutors from the get-go? It's a real win-win!"

Murray Lambert

Lecturer - Computing

"I enjoy delivering technical modules with a practical outcome. I get to use my experience working on industry projects to help students develop their skills in 3D modelling, texturing and animation. It's very rewarding to see students bring their own ideas to life, from a simple concept all the way to a character they can move around in a game."

Daily tasks:

Ensures that new technologies are researched and evaluated in the light of the organisation.
Prioritises and schedules major IT/telecommunications projects.
Considers the required IT/telecommunications staffing levels, oversees recruitment and appointment of staff and directs training policy.
Develops the periodic business plan and operational budget for IT/telecommunications to deliver agreed service levels.
Directs the implementation within the organisation of IT/telecommunications strategy, infrastructure, procurement, procedures and standards.
Develops in consultation with other senior management the IT/telecommunications strategy of the organisation.

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Daily tasks:

Writes operational documentation and provides subsequent support and training for users.
Plans and maintains database structures.
Implements and evaluates the software.
Writes code for specialist programming for computer games, (for example, artificial intelligence, 3D engine development).
Tests and corrects software programs.
Develops user interfaces.
Writes and codes individual programs according to specifications.
Undertakes feasibility study to design software solutions.
Examines existing software and determines requirements for new/modified systems in the light of business needs.

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Daily tasks:

Activates the 'live' website.
Tests website interaction and performance prior to going 'live'.
Writes and publishes content for the website.
Establishes methods to ensure appropriate website security and recovery.
Designs and develops web interfaces for relational database systems.
Develops the website and applications.
Designs web pages including graphics, animation and functionality to maximise visual effectiveness and facilitate appropriate access.
Presents design options to the client.
Liaises with internal/external client in order to define the requirements for the website.

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£33,689 View more

Information technology and telecommunications directors

Daily tasks:

Ensures that new technologies are researched and evaluated in the light of the organisation.
Prioritises and schedules major IT/telecommunications projects.
Considers the required IT/telecommunications staffing levels, oversees recruitment and appointment of staff and directs training policy.
Develops the periodic business plan and operational budget for IT/telecommunications to deliver agreed service levels.
Directs the implementation within the organisation of IT/telecommunications strategy, infrastructure, procurement, procedures and standards.
Develops in consultation with other senior management the IT/telecommunications strategy of the organisation.

Median Salary

£73,040 View more

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Programmers and software development professionals

Daily tasks:

Writes operational documentation and provides subsequent support and training for users.
Plans and maintains database structures.
Implements and evaluates the software.
Writes code for specialist programming for computer games, (for example, artificial intelligence, 3D engine development).
Tests and corrects software programs.
Develops user interfaces.
Writes and codes individual programs according to specifications.
Undertakes feasibility study to design software solutions.
Examines existing software and determines requirements for new/modified systems in the light of business needs.

Median Salary

£46,711 View more

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Web design and development professionals

Daily tasks:

Activates the 'live' website.
Tests website interaction and performance prior to going 'live'.
Writes and publishes content for the website.
Establishes methods to ensure appropriate website security and recovery.
Designs and develops web interfaces for relational database systems.
Develops the website and applications.
Designs web pages including graphics, animation and functionality to maximise visual effectiveness and facilitate appropriate access.
Presents design options to the client.
Liaises with internal/external client in order to define the requirements for the website.

Median Salary

£33,689 View more

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