Mark explains: “Cisco have been a mainstay in my own learning, and with the introduction of Higher Technical Qualifications and T-Levels, I made the decision to map over the different specifications to see how we could enhance our main courses with industry qualifications.”
“This has led to our students achieving additional qualifications alongside their main provision, gaining essential digital skills, certification and progressing onto higher education or moving into the digital workplace within four weeks of obtaining their grades. One hundred per cent of our T-level achievers progress to higher level study or a digital workplace—a statistic I am extremely proud of!”
“As part of the T-level courses, students are required to complete 70 hours of industry-related courses (per year) and 315 hours of industry placements. This shows employers that students understand the technologies and have gone above and beyond what a regular qualification would offer. We have a large Cisco Adult provision too, so for anyone looking to update their skillset, we’ll have something for you!”
With the demand for IT and digital skill increasing year on year, the T-Level courses focus on providing learners with technical-based qualifications which are focused on meeting industry and employer needs.
“To be recognised as a Changemaker on such a large scale for my efforts, innovations and positive changes to education is an honour. Cisco provides us with resources, time, practical elements – things that make it enjoyable to teach and fun to learn.”
