L2 Extended Certificate in ICT (19+)
The digital sector contributes nearly £151 billion to the economy, and is flourishing increasing year by year. Therefore, providing increasingly varied and interesting career opportunities IT for your future.
Courses are delivered by tutors with a wealth of specialist skills, based on years of industry experience and academic status.
This Level 2 IT course allows you to build on skills that you have learnt previously and is a great progression course to continue your journey. Throughout the course you will delve into the online world, examining hardware and software, the importance of computer and cyber security and design your own digital portfolio to present to future employers.
(This course runs over 3 or 4 days over the whole year – 11 hours a week. In the classroom there will be a mixture of adults and 16-18s)
Course Information
Course Type:
Adult
Study Mode:
Full Time
Qualification:
Edexcel First Extended Certificate (2012 onwards)
Location:
See Group Times
Course Code:
CP201-AD05
Course Length:
36
Start Date:
Various start dates from September 2026
Subject Area:
ENGINEERING AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
Overview
The digital sector contributes nearly £151 billion to the economy, and is flourishing increasing year by year. Therefore, providing increasingly varied and interesting career opportunities IT for your future.
Courses are delivered by tutors with a wealth of specialist skills, based on years of industry experience and academic status.
This Level 2 IT course allows you to build on skills that you have learnt previously and is a great progression course to continue your journey. Throughout the course you will delve into the online world, examining hardware and software, the importance of computer and cyber security and design your own digital portfolio to present to future employers.
(This course runs over 3 or 4 days over the whole year - 11 hours a week. In the classroom there will be a mixture of adults and 16-18s)
Group Times
- Monday : 13:00 - 14:30
- Monday : 14:45 - 15:45
- Wednesday : 09:00 - 10:30
- Wednesday : 10:45 - 12:15
- Thursday : 10:30 - 12:00
- Thursday : 13:00 - 14:30
- Thursday : 14:45 - 15:45
- Friday : 10:30 - 12:00
- Monday : 13:00 - 14:30
- Monday : 14:45 - 15:45
- Tuesday : 13:00 - 14:30
- Tuesday : 15:00 - 16:30
- Wednesday : 09:30 - 10:30
- Wednesday : 10:45 - 12:30
- Friday : 10:45 - 12:15
- Friday : 13:15 - 14:45
Fees
Tuition Fee: £1080.00
You can opt to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment.
Courses fees are subject to change.
You can opt to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment.
Courses fees are subject to change.
What You'll Learn
Within your Level 2 IT course you will cover units on:
- The Online World
- Technology Systems
- Installing and Maintaining Computer Hardware
- Computer Programming
- Installing Computer Software
- Cyber Security in Practice
- Database Development
- Creating a digital portfolio
You will also build on employability skills such as punctuality, attendance, communication and teamwork.
- The Online World
- Technology Systems
- Installing and Maintaining Computer Hardware
- Computer Programming
- Installing Computer Software
- Cyber Security in Practice
- Database Development
- Creating a digital portfolio
You will also build on employability skills such as punctuality, attendance, communication and teamwork.
How Will I Be Assessed?
Unit 1 and Unit 2 (The Online World and Technology Systems) are assessed through an online exam that is externally marked. We will enter you for this exam in January/ February/ March when you are ready.
All other units are assessed throughout the year through set assignments that are marked by your tutor.
Work will be graded at a Pass, Merit of Distinction level.
All other units are assessed throughout the year through set assignments that are marked by your tutor.
Work will be graded at a Pass, Merit of Distinction level.
Entry Requirements
GCSE Maths and English Grade 9-3 or Grade A-D or Functional Skills level 1 AND completion of a full-time level 1 qualification in any subject OR 4 GCSE at grades A-D and or 9-3 in any subjects.
Other experience and qualifications will be considered for adults who do not meet these entry requirements at an informal interview with one of the tutors.
Other experience and qualifications will be considered for adults who do not meet these entry requirements at an informal interview with one of the tutors.
I'm Interested, What Next?
Apply now to get priority access to enrol onto this course. We will let you know once the priority access window opens
Future Opportunities
Passing the course will support in progression to Level 3
Who Can I Speak To?
paul.morgan@boltoncc.ac.uk
Anything Else I Need to Know?
This is a 1 year full-time course with attendance expected over 4 days per week during term-time.
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