Diploma in IT (IT User) BTEC Level 2

Duration

One year full time

Attendance

You are expected to be available to attend college Monday to Thursday 9am to 5.30pm and Friday 9am to 4.30pm. Your timetable will be no more than 16 hours per week and will be explained to you at interview.

Course Description

The BTEC L2 Diploma in IT (IT User) course is designed for learners who wish to study within the technology sector, and to improve job prospects in a wide area of IT related fields.

Course Structure

Learners will not only be equipped with the skills & knowledge to succeed in an ever changing ICT environment through completion of this course, but also a strong emphasis is placed on providing additional skills for life. The course itself offers some of the following subjects:

Mandatory Units: Communicating in the IT Industry, Working in the IT Industry, Computer Systems

Optional Units: Spreadsheet Modeling, Database Systems, Configuring Software, Presenting Information Using IT

Course Assessment

All units are internally assessed. Tutorials form part of the curriculum, designed specifically to provide students with individual timeslots so feedback on assignments can be discussed along with any other queries.

Course Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs grades D and above including English
Level 1 National Certificate in Business & ICT (merit) or equivalent
For equivalent qualifications see the ‘Guide to General Entry Requirements’
All applicants must complete an initial assessment in Maths and English at Level 1, attend an interview and a short induction programme.

Course Costs

There are no course fees if you are under 19 years old on 31 August 2011. However, you may have to pay for textbooks, personal kits, uniforms, trips and personal stationery. You will be informed of these at your interview.

Course Enrichment

Activities such as trips and visits will be arranged, which are beneficial to this course and your learning. These activities are optional and additional fees will be charged to you. Details will be provided at the time of interview.

Course Progression

Upon successful completion you can progress to a level 3 course:

GCE in Applied ICT
Diploma in Professional Competence Level 3

Course Career Prospects

There may be an opportunity to gain employment within the ICT sector or after further study there are many opportunities to enter the IT sector including technical and software sales, applications programme, systems analyst, computer trainer, network manager, computer operator.

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If you are unsure about your career progression please contact the Careers Team.