Computing (Information and Creative Technology) BTEC Extended Certificate Level 2

The Computing (Information and Creative Technology) programme provides modules designed to help you develop your existing knowledge and skills for the IT sector. This course is designed to inspire and enthuse learners to become technology savvy – more able to be producers of technology products and systems, rather than just be consumers of them. It will give you the opportunity to gain a broad knowledge and understanding of, and develop skills in, the Information Technology sector and some aspects of the creative technology industries, e.g. computer games or animations development. It will give you the opportunity to progress onto a higher level programme or employment within the IT sector and creative industries, for example in roles such as a software engineer, or computer animators.

A practical approach, covering a range of key subject areas relevant to today’s computer industry is delivered via group tuition and ‘hands on’ workshops. You will also engage in GEM and GAP activities to develop your English, maths and employability skills.

The course has been designed to provide a broad and balanced programme of study through the core, mandatory and optional units to develop knowledge, skills and understanding that are relevant to the sector as a whole.

Course Content
The Information and Creative Technology Extended Certificate may include the following units:

• The Online World


• Technology Systems


• A Digital Portfolio


• Computer Networks


• Creating Digital Graphics


• Software Development

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs (grades A*-E) including English and Maths.

Career Opportunities

Students have the potential opportunity to progress to employment or progress within employment in a wide range of job roles across the Information Technology sector and creative industries, for example in roles such as software engineers, website content managers, computer animators, helpdesk support and graphic designers.

Course Progression

Progression is to a more specialised level 3 vocational or academic IT/computing course e.g. Information Technology BTEC 90 Credit Diploma, or an IT Apprenticeship, such as IT Professional.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for a Full-Time course

Our term starts the week commencing 5th September 2016,
however you may have different start dates depending on the course.
You will receive the details of your first day over the summer period,
but if you are unsure please call our Course Enquiries line on (01206) 712777.

You will need to complete an application form for our full-time courses,
our full-time application form can be downloaded here:

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses, Apprenticeships & Access Courses (PDF)

Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email or card within one week of the application being received by our Admissions team,
if you do not receive this you should contact the team on (01206) 712777 to check that your application has been received.