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Level 2 Information Technology Course in Colchester

CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Information and Creative Technology Course in Colchester. Classes run at Adult Skills Centre Colchester, full-time during the day. It's free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply.

The course covers the IT sector and creative technology industries, including areas such as computer games and animation development. You'll also build your English, maths, and employability skills alongside the technical content. The course typically takes nine months and combines group tuition with hands-on workshops.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC First Extended Certificate in Information and Creative Technology.

Who this course is for

The Computing (Information and Creative Technology) programme provides modules designed to help learners to develop their existing knowledge and skills for a career within the IT sector.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs (9-3) including English Language and Maths, or satisfactory results (Merit/Distinction) in a relevant Level 1 qualification, and an interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of the IT sector and how it connects to creative technology industries.
  • You'll gain practical skills in producing technology products and systems.
  • You'll explore areas such as computer games development and animation.
  • You'll build your understanding of the online world and digital environments.
  • You'll develop your English, maths, and employability skills alongside the technical units.

How you will learn

You'll learn through group tuition and hands-on workshops in the classroom. The course is delivered full-time during the day. Assessment is through a mix of core, mandatory, and optional units covering knowledge, skills, and understanding relevant to the IT and creative technology sectors.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Adult Skills Centre Colchester will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT Support Technician, provides technical help to users and organisations.
  • Web Designer, creates and maintains websites for businesses and clients.
  • Computer Animator, produces animations for games, film, or digital media.
  • Junior Software Developer, builds and tests software applications.
  • Digital Content Creator, produces digital content across online platforms.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National in Information Technology, the next step for those wanting to go deeper into IT or progress to university.
  • Level 3 BTEC National in Creative Digital Media Production, suited to those drawn toward the creative technology side of the course.
  • A university degree in Computing, IT, or Digital Media, for those aiming for graduate-level roles in the sector.
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