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Level 2 IT Systems Course in Doncaster

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 ICT Systems and Principles for IT Professionals Course in Doncaster. Classes run at Doncaster College, full-time during the day, over one year. The course covers the underpinning knowledge and skills needed to work in the digital industry, including system support, cyber security, hardware repair, and networking management. You'll explore IT troubleshooting, configuration, installation, and IT technician roles. Entry requires GCSEs at grade 3 or above in Maths and English, or equivalent, plus an initial assessment and interview.

Who this course is for

The City & Guilds qualification provide underpinning knowledge and recognise skills require to undertake a career within the digital industry such as troubleshooting, configuring, installation and networking management in IT. The course focuses on entry level IT, where you can strengthen knowledge and recognise skills in System Support / Cyber Security / IT Technician /Hardware Repair in the workplace and tailor your knowledge to the specific job role within the digital industry. The Lev

Entry requirements

Good comprehension of English at least Level 2 standard or should have achieved 3 GCSEs at grade 3 – 9 or A* - D including Maths and English. All applicants must complete an initial assessment in Maths and English and attend an interview

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of IT system support and how to diagnose and resolve technical problems.
  • You'll learn how to configure and install hardware and software components.
  • You'll understand networking management, including how networks are set up and maintained.
  • You'll explore the fundamentals of cyber security and how to protect systems in a workplace setting.
  • You'll build knowledge of hardware repair and the tools and techniques used by IT technicians.
  • You'll learn how to apply your skills to specific job roles within the digital industry.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Doncaster College, with full-time daytime sessions across the year. Learning is assessed through a combination of assignments, practical tasks, and knowledge-based assessments aligned to the City and Guilds qualification. All applicants complete an initial assessment in Maths and English before starting, and attend an interview so the college can plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Doncaster College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT support technician: first-line helpdesk and system support roles
  • IT technician: hardware installation, configuration, and maintenance
  • Cyber security assistant: entry-level roles monitoring and protecting systems
  • Network support technician: assisting with network setup and management
  • Hardware repair technician: diagnosing and fixing computer hardware
  • IT administrator: day-to-day system and user account management

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in ICT Systems and Principles: builds on this qualification for more advanced technical roles.
  • CompTIA A+ or Network+: vendor-neutral IT certifications recognised by employers in support and networking roles.
  • Level 3 IT apprenticeship: combines on-the-job training with a recognised qualification, a strong next step after completing this level 2 ict systems and principles for it professionals qualification.
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