Level 1 BTEC Diploma in IT
September 2025 start

Is this course for you?
The Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Information Technology is the ideal starting point for those of you who want a future career that will involve the use of information technology (IT), would like to learn a new skill for your current role, or are looking for a course that can help you advance on to further qualifications.

Designed to teach and develop practical IT skills, this course is all about what you have the potential to do, rather than what you already know. You will also acquire a variety of transferrable skills that will help in all aspects of life, not just in the world of information technology.

You will study essential topics like creating digital information, solving IT problems, creating spreadsheets, digital animated graphics, creating websites, and using digital communication technologies.

More than just increasing your knowledge of IT, you will also develop transferrable skills that will help you in any role, such as learning to be organised, personal progression planning, working with others, and how to research a project.

If you're looking for your first step on the IT career ladder, or want to gain access to further qualifications, then this is the course for you.

You will study a mixture of compulsory and optional modules, in varied and exciting topics such as:
Being organised
Developing a personal progression plan
Working with others
Researching a topic
Creating a storyboard
Designing an interactive presentation
Creating an Animation
Developing digital information using IT
Creating a spreadsheet to solve Problems
Creating a website

Maths and English GCSE will be studied alongside your IT qualification.

ou will be assessed in a variety of ways that could include:

Carrying out practical tasks
Present information that you have gathered
Keep working logbooks, records, and journals
Practising English and mathematical skills
Taking part in oral or written presentations
Taking part in role play, interviews and other activities

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Progression on to BTEC Level 2 Extended certificate in IT

Sitting a job interview, writing a personal statement, applying for university - taking part in our enrichment programme will give you a CV to wow in all of these situations! You’ll benefit from departmental and cross-college enrichment with:

• Inspiring trips and experiences
• Meetings with industry experts
• Visits to leading companies in your sector

As well as giving you essential professional and technical skills, you’ll demonstrate that you’re a successful and well-rounded person, helping you to make a lasting impression.

We want you to have fun, so we also have plenty of leisure and sporting activities for you to enjoy, improving your health and wellbeing

You'll have your own Progress Tutor and Work Placement Officer, helping you create both academic and career plans.

Thanks to our partnership with the University of Bolton, you'll also benefit from everything the University has to offer, with a range of opportunities to build additional skills and experiences, giving you everything you need to become a FUTURE SUCCESS in whichever field you choose!

Exposure to employers is also an integral part of this programme – we'll seek to ensure that you have opportunities to gain real-word experience of your sector, either on short work experience or an extended Industry placement.

We’re an elite College, and part of the University of Bolton Group, offering you a gateway to all of Greater Manchester’s vast range of fantastic opportunities for specialist careers, university degree courses and higher Apprenticeships.

We’ll reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Our £75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a lecture theatre; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, café and canteen.

You’ll also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.

You may qualify for a college bursary or financial support from Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT), access more information here: LTCT Financial Support

Click the yellow ‘Apply’ button on this page.

You’ll be asked to set up a Learner Hub account so that you can track your application and eventually enrol online..

If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email learner.hub@boltoncc.ac.uk

Open Events are the best way to discover what life as a Bolton College student is like, giving you an insight into College life.

Open Events at our Deane Road Campus are as follows:

• Tuesday 17th October 2023, 5pm-8pm
• Thursday 12th December 2024, 5pm-8pm
• Wednesday 12th February 2025, 5pm-8pm
• Thursday 20th March 2025, 5pm-8pm
• Wednesday 30th April 2025, 5pm-8pm
• Thursday 19th June 2025, 5pm-8pm

If you’d like to attend one of these events, register here

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.