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Free Level 2 IT Course in Benfleet

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start10 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 Benfleet. Classes run at USP College Seevic Campus, full-time during the day. The course is funded for 16 to 18 year olds.

This Level 2 cambridge it qualification covers the online world, e-commerce, hardware, computer networks, databases, spreadsheet modelling, and multimedia design. You'll also explore software development and animation techniques. The course takes one year to complete. You'll work on practical tasks, group projects, and coursework based on realistic workplace situations.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in IT.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal if you are interested in a career as an IT practitioner or technician.

You will gain a broad knowledge and understanding of, and develop skills in, the information technology sector and some aspects of the creative industries.

This course covers many of the basic knowledge and practical skills required to progress into a career, further work related training or the BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in IT.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English Language and Maths. At least one GCSE needs to be at grade 4 or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how the online world and e-commerce work.
  • You'll explore hardware, technology systems, and computer networks.
  • You'll develop skills in database systems and spreadsheet modelling.
  • You'll create computer graphics and animation.
  • You'll design multimedia products and present information clearly.
  • You'll practise working in teams and managing your own time.
  • You'll build skills in communicating professionally within the IT industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical computer-based work, group projects, and independent study. Assessment is through coursework set and marked by your teacher, based on realistic workplace tasks. There are also informal individual tests to help you prepare for online exams. The course places a strong emphasis on attendance, punctuality, and the ability to review and improve your own work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. USP College Seevic Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT Support Technician, provides technical help to staff or customers.
  • Junior IT Assistant, supports day-to-day IT operations in an organisation.
  • Helpdesk Technician, handles IT queries and troubleshoots problems.
  • IT Administrator, manages systems and user accounts for a business.
  • Junior Network Assistant, helps maintain computer networks and connectivity.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in IT, the natural next step from this course and a route into higher-level IT study.
  • Level 3 IT qualifications with OCR or other awarding bodies, for those wanting to specialise in areas such as networking, software, or cybersecurity.
  • IT apprenticeships at Level 3, combining work and study to build practical experience.
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