Free Level 2 Digital Business Technologies Course in Birmingham
CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 2 Cambridge Technical Award in Digital Business Technologies Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Braidwood Trust School for the Deaf. Entry depends on prior attainment, and the centre will assess this before you start. Over two years of full-time daytime study, you'll explore the essentials of IT and cyber security, the pace of technological change, global IT infrastructure, and the legal and security considerations that employers care about. The cambridge technical award in digital business technologies qualification was developed with industry experts and reflects what today's employers look for.
Who this course is for
These qualifications aim to develop your students’ knowledge, understanding
and skills of the essentials of IT and Cyber Security. Students will gain an
insight into the IT sector as they investigate the pace of technological change,
IT infrastructure on a global scale, and the importance of legal and security
considerations. Designed in collaboration with industry experts the qualifications focus on the requirements that today’s employers demand.
Entry requirements
This course is being run in the academic years 2021-2023 but there is no guarantee that it will run in future years. Entry to the course will depend on the deaf student’s prior attainment.
What you will learn
You'll explore how technology is changing the IT sector and what that means for businesses.
You'll investigate IT infrastructure at a global scale.
You'll study the principles of cyber security and why it matters to organisations.
You'll examine the legal frameworks and regulations that govern IT and data.
You'll develop practical knowledge of digital business technologies used in the workplace.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Braidwood Trust School for the Deaf. Assessment is through coursework and assignments that test your knowledge and understanding of IT and cyber security topics. The qualification is designed to build your skills progressively across the two years of study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Braidwood Trust School for the Deaf will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
IT support technician: first-line technical support in organisations
Cyber security assistant: supporting teams to protect systems and data
Digital administrator: managing digital systems and business data
IT helpdesk operative: resolving technical queries for staff or customers
Data entry and systems clerk: maintaining digital records and databases
What you could study next
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate or Diploma in IT (Level 2 or 3): broader or deeper study of IT and digital technologies, building on what you've covered here.
Level 3 IT qualifications (such as a BTEC or Cambridge Technical): the next step if you want to move into higher-level IT roles or apply for higher education.
Apprenticeships in IT or cyber security: combine work experience with a recognised qualification.
