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Level 2 Digital and IT Skills Course in Dover

CostFREE
Duration44 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Digital and IT Skills Course in Dover. Classes run at Dover Technical College, full-time during the day. The course is free if you are under 18. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply.

The course covers networking, web design, hardware building, computer maintenance, programming, data security, and IT in industry. You work through practical projects and build a portfolio of evidence over 44 weeks. Units include hands-on assignments assessed against set criteria.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Digital and IT Skills.

Who this course is for

Get ready to start in the IT sector with the skills that you’ll need, through this Level 2 course that is perfect for those starting their future career.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how computer hardware works and how to build and maintain systems.
  • You'll develop networking skills, including setting up and troubleshooting network solutions.
  • You'll explore web design and development techniques.
  • You'll write and test basic programs through introductory programming units.
  • You'll understand data security principles and how to protect digital information.
  • You'll study how IT is used across different industries.
  • You'll build a portfolio of practical work to evidence your skills.

How you will learn

You learn through classroom-based teaching and hands-on practical projects. Assessment is through assignments, observations, and professional discussions. Each unit is graded against set criteria. You build a portfolio of work throughout the course, which forms the main body of your evidence for assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Dover Technical College 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 a business.
  • Web designer, builds and maintains websites for clients or employers.
  • Digital skills administrator, handles digital tools and systems in an office role.
  • Network support assistant, helps set up and maintain computer networks.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 IT or Computing qualification, the natural next step for more advanced technical roles and higher earning potential.
  • Level 3 IT Apprenticeship or Higher Apprenticeship, lets you earn while you develop specialist skills.
  • Higher Education in computing or digital technology, for those aiming toward degree-level study in the sector.
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