Computing - Information & Creative Technology - Level 2 - Tonbridge

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Applications Close - 13th August 2027 for application forms - please visit www.northkent.ac.uk if applying after this date for GCSE Open Events and Open Enrolment Dates.

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• The BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Information & Creative Technology is a generic all round ICT programme, a qualification that covers a wide variety of ICT topics such as Website Development, Multimedia Products Development and Installing and Maintaining Computer hardware.

• This course looks to meet the needs of educators, employers and the external environment. They are fully aligned with requirements for progression – to further study at level 3 (grade dependent), into an apprenticeship or into the workplace.

• The qualification has been developed to inspire and enthuse learners to become competent in a wide range of computing technology.

• explore the fundamentals of technology and gain the practical skills, knowledge and understanding to make:

- information technology systems and products, e.g. a software program

- creative technology products, e.g. a digital animation

• products that combine information technology and creative technology, e.g. a website and a mobile app The mandatory units include the following:

• Two externally assessed units; Unit 1 The Online World, Unit 2 Technology Systems and Unit 3 the Digital Portfolio.

• Our Study Programme includes opportunities for you to develop your English and Maths skills as required. You may be expected to complete either functional skills or GCSE qualifications as part of your course depending on your GCSE results.

The aim of the programme is to provide students with the opportunity to combine academic knowledge, with practical skills. The 2-year programme provides time for students to develop a clearer understanding of the area they wish to work in; the overriding ambition of this course is that students will have greater variety to choose from on completion and that they can see employment and apprenticeship placements as a realistic opportunity.

Possible progression routes include:

• Employment • Apprenticeship routes • Further academic study • IT support assistant/helpdesk • Technical support • Computing hardware technician • Telecommunications • Web content editor • Digital marketing assistant • Administrator • Data Entry Assistant • Customer service advisor