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Free Level 2 IT Course in Durham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Durham. Classes run at New College Durham, full-time during the day.

The course takes one year and covers the knowledge, skills, and behaviours that employers in the IT sector look for. You'll work through practical activities across all units, learning how to solve problems, support systems, and communicate effectively in a tech environment. Topics span areas such as computer graphics, control systems, and communications.

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

Who this course is for

Course may be subject to change.

Computing & IT is at the heart of everyday life, at home, work and in our leisure time from computer graphics and control systems to communications and problem-solving, IT has an ever increasing role to play. This course has been developed in consultation with employers in the IT sector to allow you to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed in industry. It includes practical activities in all units where you learn, do and review as well as development of your transferable skills for the workplace or your future studies.

Entry requirements

Please refer to College website.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical IT skills used in real workplace settings.
  • You'll learn how computer systems and networks operate.
  • You'll study communications technology and how data moves between systems.
  • You'll explore problem-solving approaches used in IT support roles.
  • You'll build transferable skills for the workplace and further study.
  • You'll complete practical activities that let you apply what you learn straight away.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at New College Durham, full-time during the day. The course includes practical activities in every unit, following a learn, do, and review approach. Assessment is through a combination of coursework and practical tasks developed in line with the OCR specification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New College Durham 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, supports the day-to-day running of IT systems.
  • Helpdesk Technician, answers technical queries and logs support tickets.
  • IT Administrator, manages user accounts and basic network tasks.
  • Technical Support Analyst, troubleshoots issues for staff or customers.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Cambridge Technical in IT, the natural next step for those wanting to go deeper into computing or move into higher-level IT roles.
  • Level 3 IT apprenticeship, combines work and study toward a recognised IT qualification.
  • T Level in Digital Support Services, a two-year technical qualification with an industry placement built in.
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