Information and Creative Technology Level 2

NVQ

In Birmingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    NVQ Level 2

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    1 Year

Do you love technology? Intrigued by all the latest digital trends? The world of tech is full of possibilities offering a vast range of career opportunities, and our Information and Creative Technology college course will help you take the first step towards a future in the dynamic digital industry.

Designed primarily for learners aged 14 to 19, this Level 2 BTEC ICT course will introduce you to core concepts within the sector. You will gain key skills and broad knowledge in producing IT systems, software, websites, mobile apps and digital graphics, giving you valuable insight and inspiration to pursue further study and work in this field. Throughout the course, you will have access to excellent training facilities at University College Birmingham, as well as being able to put your training into action on placement.

By completing this course, you will obtain a widely-recognised BTEC qualification and have the opportunity to progress onto a BTEC National Extended Diploma (equivalent to 3 A-levels) or an apprenticeship. You will also be able to move towards a variety of industry roles, from IT helpdesks or software engineering to web content or even graphic design and animation.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Summer Row, B3 1JB

Start date

On request

About this course

Career opportunities
On completion of the Level 2, you could progress onto our Computing and ICT Level 3 course, or you could pursue a range of employment opportunities within the industry.
Software engineer
Website content manager
Computer animator
Helpdesk support
Graphic designer
IT consultant

Normally, you will require 4 GCSEs at grade 3 (grade D) and above, including maths and English, or equivalent including English and maths
Alternatively you will need a BTEC Level 1 Diploma plus English and maths
School applicants will be required to provide a good school report and references
You should be committed, enthusiastic and have a desire to succeed in the IT industry
If you do not have a grade 4 (grade C) or above in English and/or maths and you are under 19, you will be required to complete an assessment so we can ensure you receive appropriate support

Why choose this college course?
BOOST YOUR SKILLS – Develop knowledge in a wide spectrum of ICT-related areas including building computers, developing databases and much more
WORK PLACEMENT – Apply your skills and gain real-world experience on weekly work placements with our industry partners
RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION – Our BTEC Level 2 computing and IT course gives you a recognised work-related qualification, opening the door to further study, employment and apprenticeships

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Subjects

  • Teaching
  • Graphics
  • Systems
  • Technology
  • Industry
  • Technology Systems
  • Online World
  • Digital portfolio
  • Creating Digital Graphics
  • Mobile Apps development
  • Database Development

Course programme

Topics you will study

  • The Online World
  • Technology Systems
  • A Digital Portfolio
  • Creating Digital Graphics
  • Mobile Apps Development
  • Database Development
  • Website Development
  • Software Development
  • Building a Personal Computer

Teaching and assessment

You will be assessed through coursework assignments and projects, some of which will involve industry-related visits and external assessment.

Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2015-2020.

Information and Creative Technology Level 2

Price on request