Free Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in IT Course in Leicester. Classes run at Gateway Sixth Form College. You'll need 2 to 4 GCSEs at grade 5 or above, or a relevant Level 1 qualification, to get started. The course runs full-time over 12 months and covers practical, work-related IT skills across areas including cyber security, web development, and computer games design. It's the equivalent of 3 GCSEs. The cambridge technical diploma in it classes give you a solid foundation for apprenticeships or further study in the digital and IT sector.
Who this course is for
If you're interested in IT and would like to explore the many career paths available in the sector, this course could be for you. It's a practical, work related course that will give you an insight into the skills and knowledge needed to take your first steps into the digital and IT industry in roles from computer games design to cyber security and web development. The course will prepare you for apprenticeships or further education courses for a range of IT roles. The course is equivalent to 3 GCSE's and can be taken alongside other subjects.
Entry requirements
2-4 GCSE's at grade 5 (D) or above or a relevant level 1 qualification.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical IT skills used across the digital industry.
You'll explore cyber security principles and how organisations protect data.
You'll learn the fundamentals of web development and how websites are built.
You'll gain an introduction to computer games design and development.
You'll understand how IT systems and networks operate in real workplaces.
You'll build knowledge of the different career paths available in the IT sector.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Gateway Sixth Form College, combining theory with practical, work-related tasks. Assessment is coursework-based, with units assessed through assignments and projects that reflect real IT industry scenarios. Full-time daytime attendance means you progress through the qualification steadily across the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Gateway Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
IT support technician: first-line technical help for users and systems.
Junior web developer: building and maintaining websites and web applications.
Cyber security assistant: supporting teams that protect systems and data.
Games design assistant: entry-level roles in games studios and development teams.
IT administrator: managing systems, software, and user accounts.
Digital content assistant: creating and managing online content for organisations.
What you could study next
Level 3 Cambridge Technical in IT (OCR): the natural next step, going deeper into specialist IT areas and opening doors to university or higher apprenticeships.
T Level in Digital: a two-year Level 3 qualification combining classroom study with an industry placement.
Level 3 IT Apprenticeship: earn while you learn, applying your skills in a real workplace from day one.
