First Diploma in Information Technology, Level 2 Level 2, Full Time, 1 year 2

Summary

This course introduces students to elements of IT if they have not experienced it at school and consolidates knowledge for others to enable successful progression onto further study at a higher level.

The course will aim to:

• inspire and enthuse students to become technology savvy - more able producers of technology products and systems, rather than just consumers of them

• give students the opportunity to gain a broad knowledge and understanding of, and develop skills in, the information technology sector and some aspects of the creative industries

• support progression to a more specialised level 3 vocational IT course, or an appropriate apprenticeship

• give students the potential opportunity, in due course, to enter employment within a wide range of job roles, across the information technology sector.

Units studied on the BTEC L2 qualification include: The Online World; Technology Systems; A digital Portfolio; Computing in the Workplace; Multimedia Products Development; Computational Thinking; plus a selection of specialist units which will be selected prior to the start of the course.

To create an appropriate Programme of Study, as well as studying the main BTEC qualification, students who have not achieved GCSE English or maths at grade C/5 will be required study these alongside. Students will also have timetabled sessions to develop the softer/agile skills required for employment and study at a higher level, plus participate in an element of external work experience.