Level 2 Diploma in Digital and IT Skills

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply - Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide.

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Ashford College

Application Limits - You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Learn the skills you will need to begin a career in the IT sector through this one-year Level 2 course.

This course provides a broad foundation in software and hardware computer skills, helping students develop confidence to enter a role in the IT industry. It is suitable for beginners or those with basic IT knowledge who want to improve their skills for work or education.

This course is suitable for students who have achieved a 4/C grade or higher in English and Maths.

You will be taught an overview of technical IT skills, including hardware, networking, website and employability skills. Theory knowledge will also be applied against your modules, which include:

• Software Development
• Computing in the Workplace
• Website Development
• Computational Thinking
• Multimedia Products Development
• Technology Systems

This knowledge will be applied through a wide range of projects and assignments during your course.

Assessment will take place through practical assignments, for which you will be graded against unit criteria. There will also be some written assignments and online exams.

This programme is designed to help you move toward a Level 3 qualification, which can lead to advanced jobs or apprenticeships. You can finish with a Level 2 qualification and get a skilled job at the end of the course but progressing to Level 3 will give you more career choices and improve your future earning potential. It also opens doors to further studies, like Higher Education and Higher or Degree Apprenticeships. These can lead you from advanced technician or supervisor roles at Level 3 to management or professional status as you continue studying. To join this programme, you'll need the equivalent of 4 GCSEs at grade 3, ideally including English and maths.

You can progress onto further study, such as a Level 3 course or Level 3 apprenticeship in computing

You can also start your career in an entry level job in the industry, such as Junior IT Technician, Junior Web Assistant, or IT Support Assistant.