Digital
Within our Digital courses, you will immerse yourself in the possibilities, build something unique from scratch and solve problems yet to be solved.
You will learn about software development, games development, web development, data analysis, software design and project management. Throughout the course, you will be given the opportunity to join your classmates on trips to Silicon Valley, the Berlin Museum of Computer, Budapest and multiple games expos!
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Digital at West Lancashire College
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Meet our Digital students and tutors
Jules Halder
Computer Science LecturerI have a degree in Web Systems Development and a First Honours Master’s Degree in Cyber Security. I got into teaching to show students that computing isn’t just about how to create Word documents or spreadsheets; it’s much more interesting! I’m here to provide students with the building blocks they need to learn a range of knowledge, skills and behaviours in computing.
Aron Hartley
Computer Science LecturerPrior to teaching at West Lancashire College, I obtained my Honours Degree and Masters Degree in computing specialising in Games Programming and Visual Computing. I am a lecturer for the BTEC Level 2 and 3 Computing Course, which utilises my specialisms very well. With plenty of programming units to teach and a game specialised unit, I can plan lessons around my own knowledge and pass these on to learners that want to know more. I want to share my passion for programming and computing with students who aren’t sure about computing and think it to be too technical, but I want to highlight to them that with practice and commitment, it can be engaging and fun.
Angelo
Computer Science Alumni StudentI enjoyed studying Computer Science to gain the qualifications needed to be accepted onto a university course focused on artificial intelligence. AI will shape how society develops and how people live in the future, so pursuing a career in this field is highly valuable and remains my ultimate goal.
Kian
Computer Science Alumni StudentMy future ambitions were closely linked to the course I was studying. I aimed to establish myself within the fields of cybersecurity or artificial intelligence. I planned to gain experience in these areas through an apprenticeship at a university or by choosing a course that combined both subjects.
Lewis
Digital Alumni StudentI thoroughly enjoyed working with the software and coding units, and I appreciated how the course could prepare me for university and future career opportunities. I would recommend West Lancashire College to any high school student who is already thinking about their future. The facilities in the IT department are exceptional, and as a former student at another college, I could see the difference. West Lancashire College provided a supportive, friendly, and safe environment, and I would highly recommend it to everyone.
Caleb
Computer Science Alumni StudentI chose the course because I am interested in computing, how computers work, and playing games. I enjoyed learning how to create websites using HTML, and the trip to Arcains in early 2023 was a great experience.
Daniel
T Level Digital Alumni StudentI chose to study the T Level Digital course because I enjoy working with computers and completing tasks such as programming and digital art. My favourite part of the course was creating Python programs using new techniques. I progressed to studying Game Design at Edge Hill University.
Dean
T Level Digital Alumni StudentChoosing the Digital T Level was the ideal option for me, as I wanted to pursue a career in the IT industry. I enjoyed all the topics covered during the course, as well as the trips that were offered.
Jack
T Level Digital Alumni StudentI was interested in game design and programming, as well as learning about other aspects of IT, which made this course the best choice for me. I enjoyed the trips, the opportunities to experience real work environments, and the course modules.
Jayden
T Level Digital Alumni StudentI have always been interested in computers, so the T Level course seemed perfect for me. I really enjoyed the opportunities we were given, including trips to different universities and arcades.
Connor
T Level Digital Alumni StudentI’ve always had a passion for computers and gaming since childhood, so the T Level Digital course was perfect for me. I particularly loved the international trip to Vienna; it was a completely new and unique experience that I will always remember. My work experience at Kammac, where I worked as a Support IT Technician was invaluable, allowing me to fix and support technology on-site while gaining hands-on industry experience.
Joshua
Computer Science Alumni StudentI chose to study the Level 3 Computer Science course because I have a strong interest in IT and computers, and I aspire to build a career in the industry. The course modules have helped me gain a clearer understanding of my future career direction and the areas I want to specialise in.
Oliver
Computer Science StudentThe course sparked my interest and showed me a possible career path. I have really enjoyed the course units and the trips offered.
What can I do with a qualification in Digital?
Daily tasks:
- Stays abreast of relevant legislation, considers its impact on the organisation.
- Considers alternative work procedures to improve productivity.
- Examines and reports on company and departmental structures, chains of command, information flows, etc. and evaluates efficiency of existing operations.
- Develops and administers salary, health and safety and promotion policies.
- Undertakes industrial relations negotiations with employees.
- Provides or arranges for provision of training courses.
- Oversees the monitoring of employee performance and career development needs.
- Oversees the preparation of job descriptions, drafts advertisements and interviews candidates.
- Determines staffing needs.
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.
Daily tasks:
- Reports on IT activities to senior management.
- Plans and monitors work and maintenance schedules to ensure agreed service levels are achieved.
- Supervises the technical team and coordinates training.
- Takes responsibility for managing the development of a specialist aspect of IT provision such as user support, network operations, service delivery or quality control.
- Liaises with users, senior staff and internal/external clients to clarify IT requirements and development needs.
- Plans, coordinates and manages the organisation.
Daily tasks:
- Reports on project or programme to senior management and/or client.
- Coordinates and oversees implementation of the project or programme.
- Monitors progress including project/programme budget, timescale and quality.
- Manages third party contributions to the programme or project.
- Coordinates and supervises the activities of the project/programme team.
- Plans the stages of the project or programme, reviews actions and amends plans as necessary.
- Works with client or senior management to establish and clarify the aims, objectives and requirements of the IT project or programme.
Daily tasks:
- Works closely with clients to implement new systems.
- Researches, analyses, evaluates and monitors network infrastructure and performance.
- Examines existing business models and flows of data and designs functional specifications and test plans for new systems in order to meet clients.
- Provides advice and assistance in the procurement, provision, delivery, installation, maintenance and use of IT systems and their environments.
- Communicates the impact of emerging technologies to clients and advises upon the potential introduction of such technology.
- Undertakes feasibility studies for major IT developments incorporating costs and benefits, and presents proposals to clients.
- Liaises with internal/external clients in order to analyse business procedure, clarify clients.
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.
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.
Daily tasks:
- Deals with and reports on breaches in security.
- Examines IT system for potential threats to its security and integrity and draws up plans for disaster recovery if security is compromised.
- Makes recommendations concerning software/system quality.
- Develops quality standards and validation techniques.
- Develops, implements and documents test plans for IT software, systems and computer games.
- Undertakes the testing of software, systems or computer games for errors, identifies source of problems and proposes solutions.
Daily tasks:
- Acts as a liaison between users, outside suppliers, and other technical teams.
- Performs server backup and recovery operations and restarts systems following outages.
- Identifies problems, agrees remedial action and undertakes emergency maintenance if required.
- Analyses systems and makes recommendations to improve performance.
- Schedules and performs system maintenance tasks, such as loading user applications, programs and data.
- Configures and sets up new server systems.
- Administers, monitors and supports internal/external networks, servers, email, database and security systems.
Daily tasks:
- Reports on commonly occurring queries to detect underlying problems.
- Maintains a log of work in progress, calls received, actions taken and problems detected.
- Researches possible solutions in user guides, technical manuals and other documents.
- Refers more complex or intractable problems to appropriate IT professionals.
- Facilitates user access to systems.
- Installs and upgrades hardware, cables, operating systems and/or appropriate software.
- Advises users on how to resolve hardware and software problems.
- Provides technical support to IT users.
Upcoming events
February Open Event
West Lancashire College
Monday 2nd February 2026
4:30pm - 7:00pm
April Open Event
West Lancashire College
Thursday 30th April 2026
4:30pm - 7:00pm
