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Free Level 2 IT Course in Burton-on-Trent

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in IT Course in Burton-on-Trent. Classes run at Burton Town Centre Campus, full-time over one year.

You'll study website development, programming, and how to maintain computer systems. The course also covers hardware and software installation, and how to customise software for users. You'll build practical skills through hands-on tasks that reflect real industry work.

You'll need a minimum of four GCSEs at grade D or above, or a Level 1 Functional Skills equivalent in English and maths. You'll finish with a Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in IT.

Who this course is for

This course is designed to provide you with a broad knowledge and understanding of the computing sector. You will develop skills through practical experience and gain theoretical knowledge, covering topics such as website development, programming and maintaining computer systems.

Entry requirements

Minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade D or above (if this does not include English and maths these MUST be studied as part of the Level 2 programme) or Level 1 Functional Skills equivalent in English and maths; successful interview and initial assessment; successful completion of Level 1 programme (progressing learners).

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how computer systems work, including hardware and software components.
  • You'll practise installing and configuring hardware and software.
  • You'll learn to customise software to meet different user needs.
  • You'll develop skills in website development and building web pages.
  • You'll get an introduction to programming concepts and techniques.
  • You'll gain experience maintaining and troubleshooting computer systems.
  • You'll develop professional and technical skills that apply across the computing sector.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on activities. Assessment is through assignments and coursework that reflect real computing tasks. You'll build a portfolio of work across the units, covering topics such as website development, programming, and computer systems. The full-time timetable runs during the day.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Burton Town Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT Support Technician, helps users fix hardware and software problems.
  • Junior IT Assistant, provides day-to-day technical support in an organisation.
  • Helpdesk Technician, answers technical queries and resolves IT issues.
  • Junior Web Developer, builds and maintains websites for businesses.
  • IT Technician, installs and maintains computer equipment and networks.

What you could study next

  • T Level in Digital: Cyber Security, a Level 3 qualification for those moving into cyber security roles.
  • T Level in Digital: AI, Data and Cyber Futures, a Level 3 route into data and AI careers.
  • Level 3 IT qualification, broadens technical knowledge and opens more senior IT roles.
  • Level 3 Games Development or Esports course, for those interested in the creative tech sector.
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