Free BTEC Level 2 Information and Creative Technology Course in Consett. Classes run at Derwentside College, full-time during the day, over 36 weeks. This level 2 btec information and creative technology course builds advanced knowledge and practical skills in digital technologies. You'll study topics across information and creative technology, developing the technical understanding that employers in the digital sector look for. There are no formal entry requirements, though you'll need to show you can meet the literacy and numeracy demands of the course. Derwentside College offers financial support for learners who need it.
Who this course is for
This qualification allows the learner to acquire advanced underpinning knowledge and related skills of Digital Technologies.
Entry requirements
Learners must be at least 16 years old. There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, learners must have the potential to achieve all aspects of the qualification. In particular, learners should be able to demonstrate that they have the minimum levels of literacy and numeracy required for the completion of the learning outcomes and the assessments.
What you will learn
You'll develop advanced knowledge of digital technologies and how they are used in practice.
You'll build skills in creating and managing digital content.
You'll learn how information systems are designed and applied in real contexts.
You'll explore creative technology tools used across the digital industry.
You'll understand how to communicate and present information using digital methods.
You'll develop problem-solving skills relevant to technology-based work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Derwentside College. Assessment is through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll complete units that test both your knowledge and your practical skills in digital technologies. Work is assessed on an ongoing basis throughout the 36 weeks, so there is no single high-stakes exam at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Derwentside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
IT support technician: first-line technical help for users and systems
Digital content creator: producing content for websites, social media, and digital platforms
Junior web developer: building and maintaining websites with guidance
Data entry administrator: managing and inputting information across business systems
IT administrator: supporting day-to-day technology operations in an organisation
Digital media assistant: supporting creative and digital production teams
What you could study next
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Information Technology: the natural next step if you want to go deeper into IT or move toward higher education.
Level 3 Diploma in Digital Marketing: if the creative technology side interests you, this opens routes into marketing and digital communications.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing: a higher education route for those aiming toward a degree or specialist technical roles.
