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Free Level 2 IT Course in Grays

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 Grays. Classes run at USP College Palmers Campus, full-time during the day.

The course is funded for 16 to 18 year olds. You'll study a broad range of IT topics over one year, including computer networks, database systems, spreadsheet modelling, computer graphics, and e-commerce. Units also cover software development and animation techniques. You'll work on coursework set in realistic workplace scenarios, and take online exams.

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 computer networks are set up and managed.
  • You'll develop skills in database systems and spreadsheet modelling.
  • You'll explore computer graphics and animation techniques.
  • You'll study e-commerce and the online world.
  • You'll gain knowledge of hardware and technology systems.
  • You'll practise communicating and working effectively in an IT environment.
  • You'll build skills in presenting information clearly.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical computer-based work, group projects, and independent study. Assessment is through coursework based on realistic workplace situations, marked by your teacher. You'll also take online exams, supported by informal individual tests throughout the course. The course develops work-related skills including time management, teamwork, and quality checking your own work.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT Support Technician, provides technical help to users in a business.
  • Junior IT Assistant, supports day-to-day IT operations in an organisation.
  • Helpdesk Technician, handles IT queries and troubleshoots problems for staff or customers.
  • IT Administrator, maintains systems and user accounts for a company.
  • Junior Web or Multimedia Assistant, supports digital content and online projects.

What you could study next

  • OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma in IT, the natural next step for deeper technical study.
  • BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in IT, a progression route mentioned by the course provider.
  • Level 3 IT apprenticeship, combining work and study toward a recognised IT qualification.
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