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Digital Skills - September 2025

Study Mode
Full Time
Level
Entry Level 3
Duration
36 weeks
Subject
Digital Technologies
Suitable for
16-18
Location
East Ham Campus
Digital Skills – September 2025
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Course content

Your study programme is a package combination of four different pathways through cybercrime, principles of computer programming to understand how programming works, website design and digital skills.

    The design of cybercrime will allow you understand routine protective methods used to maintain cybersecurity including the principles of vulnerability and penetration testing and user access control.

      Our principles of computer programming will develop your text-based programming skills to design and develop their own computer program.

        Through website design you will learn how to create a simple website using tools and techniques to add functionality, navigation buttons and hyperlinks. You will also develop skills in planning and designing a website and once complete they will review the finished website and make suggestions for improvement and finally digital skills will support getting into work and performing job roles effectively.

          During you study programme you will also study English and maths, weekly tutorial sessions with one to ones, participate a range of enrichment activities whilst also completing one week work experience within Digital and IT sector.

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Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 9-1, including English language and Maths.

    BKSK assessment needed at entry 2 minimum for English and Maths.

East Ham Campus

The Eastham Campus at Newham College is a dynamic educational hub known for its diverse and inclusive learning environment. Situated in the heart of East London, the campus offers a wide range of courses and programs that cater to the needs and aspirations of students from various backgrounds. With state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated faculty, the Eastham Campus provides students with the tools and support they need to excel academically and personally, fostering a vibrant community of learners and thinkers.

How much will this course cost?

The course fee is TBC

Qualification

BTEC Extended Award in Workskills (Entry 3)