Digital Systems and Data (7553)

Last Updated: 12 Oct 2026
This is the City & Guilds Level 3 V Level in Digital Systems and Data.
Subject to accreditation and regulatory approval.
This qualification has been developed as part of the Post-16 Qualifications Reforms in England and is available for first teaching from September 2027. 

The Level 3 V Level in Digital Systems and Data has been developed for learners who want to work in the digital and technology sector. It has been designed to help learners progress to higher education, higher technical training, apprenticeships or employment within the digital and technology sector. 
Available to deliver in the following:
  • England

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General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?
Learners will study digital systems, cyber security, data, digital solution development, responsible digital practice and emerging technologies. They will then apply and extend their learning through either digital systems and cyber security or digital solution design and development, allowing them to develop skills and experience within a chosen digital context.
What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?
This qualification applies the Core Knowledge and Understanding (CKUs) and Work Related Purposes (WRPs) provided in the Nationally Set Content for Digital Systems and Data and is aimed at learners aged 16–19. It was developed with the involvement of employers and subject matter experts from small, medium and large organisations to ensure it meets learner needs.

Level 3

Level 3 V Level in Digital Systems and Data (7553-03)
Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2030

Level 3 V Level in Digital Systems and Data

  • Accreditation No: Data unavailable This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: VRQ This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2033 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: Please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs. VAT may apply depending on your funding status and VAT registration.

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Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form.