Level 2 Diploma in Information Technology

This course is for you if you want to gain relevant skills for employment and/or progression in Computing and Information Technology. You will learn about the use of Information Technology in business and industry and also about the professional skills and knowledge you will need. After the course you can either stay in F.E. and continue your studies on a Level 3 Diploma in either ICT or a related subject or use your qualification to make the move into employment or an apprenticeship.

A minimum of two GCSEs at grade 3 or above, preferably including English or Maths.

This course provides an opportunity to gain broad knowledge and understanding of the information technology sector. You will develop a wide-ranging understanding of hardware, cybersecurity, networking and emerging technologies. This hands-on course will introduce you to a variety of subjects that will allow you to understand how IT is used in industry. You will replicate an IT technician’s role in discovering how computer components work, installing them in systems, fault finding and configuring them in a network.

• IT essentials
• Cyber security
• Building IT systems
• IT support
• Computer networks
• IT project management
• Using emerging technologies
• IT hardware installation and upgrade
• Supporting IT functions.

Assessment methods include a mixture of written assignments, demonstrations, presentations, and external exams which are completed throughout the academic year

You are expected to provide a USB pen or hard drive to hold your data and the college also provide Microsoft 365 cloud software so you have Microsoft Office software at home and online storage to hold your lesson notes and portfolio materials.

At the college, there are the following facilities: An extensive range of modern computer equipment; dedicated teaching laboratories; a well-equipped Resource Centre, available to you outside normal class times; an online learning system you can get to from anywhere with an Internet connection.

On successful completion of the Level 2 course, you can progress to Level 3.

We offer a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Information Technology at the London Road Campus which in turn can lead to studying IT or related subjects at higher education level. Some of our students go on to apprenticeships in the IT Industry, others go directly into employment.

Guest speakers are invited into college to speak to students on the course.

There will be opportunities to engage in work experience over the duration of your course through The Agency.

Our course will offer you the opportunity to visit places relevant to your studies.

You can apply online via the APPLY NOW button. You can also apply for a second, alternative programme of study such as A Levels via a separate application. If after reading this factsheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop in to one of our Open Evenings, ring Admissions on 01743 342346 or email admissions@scg.ac.uk