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Free Level 2 Information Technology Course in Dartford

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Information and Creative Technology Course in Dartford. Classes run at North Kent College Dartford, full-time during the day.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC covers a wide range of ICT topics. You'll explore website development, database development, multimedia production, and computer hardware. The course takes one year to complete. It suits anyone who wants a broad grounding in technology before choosing a specialist direction.

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

Who this course is for

The BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Information & Creative Technology is a generic all round ICT programme for those who do not know what they want to do, but want a qualification that covers a wide variety of ICT topics such as Website Development, Database Development, Multimedia Products Development and Installing and Maintaining Computer hardware.

The qualification has been developed to:

  • inspire and enthuse learners to become technology savvy
  • explore the fundamentals of technology and gain the practical skills, knowledge and understanding to make:

information technology systems and products, e.g. a software program

creative technology products, e.g. a digital animation

products that combine information technology and creative technology, e.g. a website and a mobile app

The mandatory units include the following:

  • Two externally assessed units; Unit 1 The Online World, Unit 2 Technology Systems and Unit 3 the Digital Portfolio.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in website development, including building and structuring web pages.
  • You'll work with databases, learning how to create and manage data.
  • You'll produce multimedia content, combining text, images, and digital media.
  • You'll install and maintain computer hardware.
  • You'll explore the fundamentals of how technology systems work.
  • You'll build practical skills across a variety of ICT disciplines.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at North Kent College Dartford. The BTEC is assessed mainly through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll complete units covering different ICT topics and build a portfolio of work as you progress through the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Kent College Dartford will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT support technician, provides technical help to users in a business.
  • Web designer, builds and maintains websites for clients or employers.
  • Junior database administrator, manages and organises data for organisations.
  • Multimedia producer, creates digital content for websites and social media.
  • IT technician, installs and maintains computer systems and hardware.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Diploma in Information Technology (Level 3), a natural next step for those wanting to go deeper into IT or progress to higher education.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production, for those drawn toward the digital media side of this course.
  • An IT apprenticeship, combining on-the-job training with a recognised qualification in a tech role.
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