L2 Extended Certificate in ICT (19+)
The digital sector contributes nearly £151 billion to the economy, and is flourishing increasing year by year. Therefore, providing increasingly varied and interesting career opportunities IT for your future.
Courses are delivered by tutors with a wealth of specialist skills, based on years of industry experience and academic status.
This Level 2 IT course allows you to build on skills that you have learnt previously and is a great progression course to continue your journey. Throughout the course you will delve into the online world, examining hardware and software, the importance of computer and cyber security and design your own digital portfolio to present to future employers.
(This course runs over 3 or 4 days over the whole year – 11 hours a week. In the classroom there will be a mixture of adults and 16-18s)
Course Information
Course Type:
Adult
Study Mode:
Full Time
Qualification:
Edexcel First Extended Certificate (2012 onwards)
Location:
Deane Road Campus
Course Code:
CP201-AD05
Course Length:
36
Start Date:
TBC
Subject Area:
ENGINEERING AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
Overview
The digital sector contributes nearly £151 billion to the economy, and is flourishing increasing year by year. Therefore, providing increasingly varied and interesting career opportunities IT for your future.
Courses are delivered by tutors with a wealth of specialist skills, based on years of industry experience and academic status.
This Level 2 IT course allows you to build on skills that you have learnt previously and is a great progression course to continue your journey. Throughout the course you will delve into the online world, examining hardware and software, the importance of computer and cyber security and design your own digital portfolio to present to future employers.
(This course runs over 3 or 4 days over the whole year - 11 hours a week. In the classroom there will be a mixture of adults and 16-18s)
Group Times
We’re currently finalising next year’s timetable, but you can register your interest now to receive priority access to this course before enrolment officially opens. We will let you know once the priority access window opens.
Fees
Tuition Fee: £1080.00
You can opt to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment.
Courses fees are subject to change.
You can opt to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment.
Courses fees are subject to change.
What You'll Learn
Within your Level 2 IT course you will cover units on:
- The Online World
- Technology Systems
- Installing and Maintaining Computer Hardware
- Creating Digital graphics
- Computer Security in Practice
- Database Development
- Creating a digital portfolio
You will also build on employability skills such as punctuality, attendance, communication and teamwork.
- The Online World
- Technology Systems
- Installing and Maintaining Computer Hardware
- Creating Digital graphics
- Computer Security in Practice
- Database Development
- Creating a digital portfolio
You will also build on employability skills such as punctuality, attendance, communication and teamwork.
How Will I Be Assessed?
Unit 1 and Unit 2 (The Online World and Technology Systems) are assessed through an online exam that is externally marked. We will enter you for this exam in January/ February/ March when you are ready.
All other units are assessed throughout the year through set assignments that are marked by your tutor.
Work will be graded at a Pass, Merit of Distinction level.
All other units are assessed throughout the year through set assignments that are marked by your tutor.
Work will be graded at a Pass, Merit of Distinction level.
Entry Requirements
GCSE Maths and English at Level 1 / Grade 9-3 or Grade A-D
Level 1 EDSQ or other suitable Level 1 qualification
(If no prior quals an interview will be required alongside an initial assessment)
Level 1 EDSQ or other suitable Level 1 qualification
(If no prior quals an interview will be required alongside an initial assessment)
I'm Interested, What Next?
Apply now to get priority access to enrol onto this course. We will let you know once the priority access window opens
Future Opportunities
Passing the course will support in progression to Level 3
Who Can I Speak To?
Rachel.Upsall@boltoncc.ac.uk
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