02 Mar 2021
Key Facts
Qualification purpose
Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
Qualification Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Why choose this qualification?
This qualification is current and has been developed alongside consultants with years of industry knowledge to ensure that it is fit for purpose. The qualifications purpose is to:
– prepare learners to progress to a qualification in the same sector or a related area at a higher level
– prepare learners for employment within different roles in the digital and creative industries and in other industries that require specific digital and IT skills within Games Technologies.
– prepare learners for employment within different roles in the digital and creative industries and in other industries that require specific digital and IT skills within Games Technologies.
This qualification can be used as an additional course to enhance learner apprenticeships.
Rules of Combination
Learners must complete the mandatory unit and four units from the specialist unit group.
Units
Learners must complete the mandatory unit.
Project Management
Learners must complete four units from the specialist unit group.
3D Game Models
Concept Art and Digital Graphics for Games
Games Engines
Mobile Games Development
The Games Industry
Virtual and Augmented Reality
What is the purpose of this qualification?
This qualification is current and has been developed alongside consultants with years of industry knowledge to ensure that it is fit for purpose. The qualifications purpose is to:
- prepare learners to progress to a qualification in the same sector or a related area at a higher level
- prepare learners for employment within different roles in the digital and creative industries and in other industries that require specific digital and IT skills within Games Technologies.
This qualification can be used as an additional course to enhance learner apprenticeships.
What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?
These qualifications are for learners who want to develop and extend their digital and IT skills to prepare for different roles in the digital and creative industries within Games Technologies.
The qualifications are also designed for job roles in other industries where specific digital and IT skills are required, such as finance, marketing, machining and manufacturing.
How is this qualification different from other, similar qualifications?
A learner should take this qualification over others because this is a current qualification which will advance learner skills in Games Technologies.
Which job roles does this qualification support?
This qualification will give learners the additional skills to enhance their knowledge within the Games Technologies area of the Digital sector.
What are the progression options?
Learners can progress to a Level 3 diploma in Games Technologies, including Gateway Qualifications’ Level 3 Diploma in Games Technologies.
Alternatively, learners can choose to continue on to another course within our Level 3 Digital suite:
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Digital Business Solutions
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Digital Business Solutions
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Digital Engineering Design
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Digital Engineering Design
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Digital Product Design
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Digital Product Design
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Networking and Cybersecurity
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Networking and Cybersecurity
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Social Media for E-Commerce
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Social Media for E-Commerce
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Software Development
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Software Development
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Systems Infrastructure
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Systems Infrastructure
Progression & entry requirements
There is no requirement for learners to have undertaken a specific qualification, but learners should be able to demonstrate the skills and ability to study at Level 3. English and Maths at Level 2 will provide a good foundation for successful progression. Learners can progress in a number of ways: - progressing to a larger qualification at the same level (Certificate to Diploma) - progressing to a higher level qualification - progressing to an apprenticeship - progressing to employment where they can apply their digital and IT knowledge and skills.Funding information
There are now two main sources for funding information, a straightforward ESFA Qualification Search and the more detailed Find a Learning Aim website.
The new Find a learning aim (FALA) service provides a search tool that you can use to check the funding status of any qualification, framework, unit, standard or T Level:
View this qualification on the ESFA’s Find a learning aim website
The Education and Skills Funding Agency search provides funding information on qualifications. It does not provide funding information for units, non-regulated activity and work placements, for this information please use Find a learning aim (FALA).
View this qualification on the ESFA Qualification Funding Search
How to find a learning aim
If you’re not sure how to use the new find a learning aim website, we’ve created a handy walkthrough to help you:
How to Use: Find a learning Aim
We have done our best to collate and summarise the key information, and wherever possible we alert our providers to changes in funding policy.
This funding information is provided in good faith and it is always advisable to check directly with the funding agencies before committing to delivery.