IT (Information Technology) - Level 2 Diploma
If you are looking to study within the technology sector, the Level 2 Diploma for IT course might be ideal for you!
This course is highly recognised within the sector and will improve your job prospects in a wide area of IT related fields. Upon completion of this course, you will be equipped with the skills & knowledge to succeed in an ever changing ICT environment, or you could choose to progress to the next level of study.
This is a 1-year course for learners wanting to gain employment in the IT Industry, or progress to higher level qualifications. Students are given the opportunity to develop skills in hardware, software, customer support skills and business.
If you want a career in providing computing services, this is the course for you!
Course Content:
ICT systems support and software development units:
- Communicating in the IT industry
- Working in the IT industry
- Computer systems
- Installing computer hardware
- Installing computer software
- Setting up an IT network
- IT security
Business units:
- Business purposes
- Business organisations
- Providing business support
- Business online
- Technology in the logistics sector
When Will I Study?
HCT is offering students the opportunity to complete the Level 2 IT Practitioners course over 1 year, studying for approximately 15 hours per week.
Facilities
The Computing Department can provide the learner with access to the latest industry standard hardware and software technologies. We host our own independent network for students to install, test and maintain computer systems.
Functional Skills
All full-time learners will be required to study Functional Skills at the appropriate level. These will be in maths, English and in some cases ICT. Attendance to these sessions is mandatory, please refer to the Functional Skills section of this website for more details.
Key Facts
Campus: Hereford
Minimum Age: 16
Duration: 1 year
Awards: BTEC Level 2 Diploma in IT and BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate (Business)
Level: 2
Key Skills: Level 1 in Communications and Application of Number
Entry Requirements:
4 GCSEs at grades D - G including Maths and English, with at least one other subject in a relevant area – plus interview and diagnostic test.
Further Study:
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary/Extended Diploma in Information Technology.
Contact:
0800 032 1986
enquiries@hct.ac.uk
