Course Overview
Take your first steps towards a career in the IT industry. This course covers computer networking essentials, software development as well as security, technology businesses and portfolio building.
As well as studying the Level 2 ICT course, students will also complete:
• Work experience hours (or complete virtual projects),
• Attend Industry Skills Development classes,
• Complete independent work at home,
• Attend the tutorial classes
• Attend Maths or/and English classes if they have below a grade 4 at GCSE
Please note that this course is predominantly aimed at 16 to 19 year olds.
Skills developed include:
• Project management
• Self-management
• Communication skills
• Business awareness
• Problem solving
• software development
• collaboration
Course Modules
Course Information
Applicants require 4 GCSEs grade 3 and above (A*-D) including English and Maths. Entry will be subject to a satisfactory reference and interview.
Entry decisions will be discretionary after interview and based upon achievement of the above entry requirements. Students will continually be assessed through a probation period to ensure they are on the correct level.
You will be assessed through assignment building, short tests, reports, practical activities and projects. There are two external assessments on this course which are short tests set by the exam board.
If you want to take your skills to the next level, you can take progress onto:
• Level 3 T-Level in Digital Production, Design and Development - Level 3 T-Level in Digital Software Development
• Level 3 T-Level in Digital Support Services - Level 3 T-Level in Digital Support and Security
Supporting you
Travel
The below travel map highlights the campuses where you can study this course.
FREE SHUTTLE BUS | between Bromsgrove and Redditch campuses | the freedom to travel at any point of your college day.
Bromsgrove
Bromsgrove has many links to local towns and cities from Birmingham, Redditch, Droitwich, Rubery, Halesowen and Worcester all accessible by bus. The train station is further out of town with links to more towns and Bromsgrove campus can be accessed from the train station with a bus journey or by walking.
Bromsgrove Train Station
- Bromsgrove station
New Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B60 2LX - A 40-minute walk or a 25 minute bus journey to Bromsgrove Campus
Bromsgrove Bus Station
- Bromsgrove Bus Station
Crown Close
Bromsgrove
B61 8DA - A 12-minute walk to Bromsgrove campus
Worcester
Worcester is accessible by bus and train with numerous links from all over the county and further. The bus and train stations are a short walk to all of our campuses with The Duckworth Centre of Engineering being a little further.
Worcester Train Station
- Worcester Foregate Street Station
Foregate Street
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 1DB - An 8-minute walk to All Saints Building
- A 9-minute walk to Cathedral Building
- A 9-minute walk to St Andrews Building
- A 9-minute walk to St Wulstan’s Building
- A 5-minute walk to St Dunstan’s Building
- A 23-minute walk to The Duckworth Centre of Engineering
Worcester Bus Station
- Worcester Crowngate
Worcester
WR1 3LE - A 6-minute walk to All Saints Building
- A 7-minute walk to Cathedral Building
- A 7-minute walk to St Andrews Building
- A 7-minute walk to St Wulstan’s Building
- A 4-minute walk to St Dunstan’s Building
- A 24-minute walk to The Duckworth Centre of Engineering