Introduction

Learn about computer networks and security systems before choosing from a range of specialist units that relate to your chosen career. You'll also pick up the employability and communication skills that will get you ahead in this fast-paced industry.

 

Course Description

BTEC DIplomas at Level 2 provide the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills that are needed to prepare for future studies or employment.

This course is spread over 2 years and on successful completion of this qualification you will be able to progress onto university or enter employment in a variety of IT subject areas and progress into a career.

 

What qualifications do I get?

On successful completion of this course you will receive a certificate for:

Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Diploma in IT

This qualification has a credit value of 120 and is equivalent to 2 ‘A’ levels, allowing you to progress to or within employment or to continue your studies at university.

 

How will I be assessed?

This qualification is assessed in a number of different way i.e. assignments, observations, practical assessments, video and photographic evidence etc. Submission dates will be set and you will get feedback on your work which will enable you to complete your units.

All assessments are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of specified learning outcomes. Each unit within the qualification has specified assessment and grading criteria which are used to grade your work. A summative unit grade can be awarded at pass, merit or distinction but:
- To achieve a ‘pass’ you must achieve all of the pass criteria
- To achieve a ‘merit’ you must achieve all of the pass and merit criteria
- To achieve a ‘distinction’ you must achieve all of the pass, merit and distinction criteria.

 

What standards do I need in order to join the course?

You must have:

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including IT and English or minimum Level 2 literacy, or BTEC First Diploma Merit or Distinction or GNVQ Int ICT Merit or Distinction or equivalent Level 2 IT qualification, with Level 2 VSS qualifications in English and Maths.

 

Fees:
	16-18	19+	On Benefits*	Overseas	When to pay	Notes
Materials	30.00	30.00	30.00	30.00
Administration		25.00	25.00
Tuition Fee		1500.00		5500.00
Exam Fee		150.00	0.00	150.00

* Claiming benefits? The reduced 'On Benefits' fee shown in the table above applies to those on 'active' benefits only (such as Employment Support Allowance or Job Seeker's Allowance). The college may be in a position to provide a 25% discount on the full tuition fee price for those on 'inactive' benefits such as Income Support, Council Tax Allowance etc. For information and advice on fees, please call 020 8548 7431. For information on the financial support available, please call 020 8548 7158 / 7435.

* All information is subject to change. Please call the college for the most up to date fees and start dates.

 

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