BTEC Tech Award – Digital Information Technology

The digital sector is a major source of employment in the UK. Despite a turbulent economy in 2020 the Digital sector in the UK advertised 90,000 jobs per week during. Digital skills span all industries, and almost all jobs in the UK today require employees to have a good level of digital literacy. The UK Tech industry as a whole employs over 2.93 million people and has seen 40% growth between 2017-2019. The UK has positioned itself to be the ‘Digital capital of Europe’ as it continues to invest billions  every year in digital skills and commerce. The modern world expects digital skills to be as important as English and maths. Having both technical skills and business understanding is the key to success.

This qualification is for learners interested in taking a hands-on course alongside their GCSEs that  will offer them an insight into what it is like to work the Digital sector. Digital skills span all industries, and almost all jobs in the UK today require employees to have a good level of digital literacy, putting it increasingly on a par with English and maths skills.

The BTEC Tech Award in Digital Information Technology gives learners a broad introduction to several aspects of ‘digital’ – from UX and interface design to data management and IT systems – enabling to see what areas they are most keen on and keeping their options wide open for progression.