Free Level 2 IT Course in Barrow-in-Furness

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in IT Course in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run at Furness College Channelside Campus, full-time during the day.

This cambridge it qualification covers networking, software, hardware, and IT systems. You'll also study cyber security, digital communication, and how organisations use technology. The course takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in IT, awarded by OCR.

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how computer hardware and software work together.
  • You'll learn the basics of networking and connectivity.
  • You'll study cyber security principles and how to protect data.
  • You'll understand how IT systems support organisations.
  • You'll develop skills in digital communication and collaboration tools.
  • You'll practise troubleshooting common IT problems.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Furness College Channelside Campus. The course is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and practical tasks. Some units may include online tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Furness College Channelside 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 issues.
  • Junior IT Assistant, provides day-to-day technical support in an organisation.
  • Helpdesk Technician, handles IT queries and resolves problems remotely or on-site.
  • IT Administrator, manages systems and user accounts for a business.
  • Technical Support Advisor, supports customers with technology products or services.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Cambridge Technical in IT, a natural next step that goes deeper into networking, programming, and systems.
  • Level 3 IT apprenticeship, lets you earn while you develop higher-level technical skills with an employer.
  • T Level in Digital Support Services, a two-year technical qualification with an industry placement.

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