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Free Level 2 IT Course in Burton-on-Trent – Paget High School, Business and Enterprise College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 IT Course in Burton-on-Trent. Classes run at Paget High School, Business and Enterprise College, full-time during the day. You'll study five units covering communication and working practices in the IT industry, plus three optional units you choose to complete the qualification. The course runs over two years. Assessment is through portfolios of evidence, and you can achieve a Pass, Merit, Distinction, or Distinction*. This free IT course is awarded by OCR.

Who this course is for

Exam Board - OCR

The course has been designed to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of the IT industry.

Students will study five units:

  • Communicating in the IT industry - compulsory
  • Working in the IT industry - compulsory
  • Students will also study a further 3 optional units to complete the qualification

Entry requirements

All units will be assessed internally and students will complete portfolios of evidence.

Students can achieve a Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction*

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in communicating effectively within the IT industry.
  • You'll learn about working practices and professional standards in IT roles.
  • You'll build knowledge of the IT industry through three optional specialist units.
  • You'll create portfolios of evidence to demonstrate your skills and understanding.
  • You'll gain an IT qualification recognised by OCR at Level 2.

How you will learn

All units are assessed internally. You'll build portfolios of evidence throughout the course rather than sitting exams. Your work is graded at Pass, Merit, Distinction, or Distinction*. Classes are classroom based, full-time during the day at the centre.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Paget High School, Business and Enterprise College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT support technician. Troubleshoot hardware and software for businesses.
  • IT administrator. Manage systems and user accounts in an office environment.
  • Junior web developer. Build and maintain websites for organisations.
  • Data entry clerk. Process and manage data accurately using IT systems.
  • Digital marketing assistant. Support online campaigns using digital tools.
  • IT helpdesk advisor. Handle technical queries from staff or customers.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Cambridge Technical in IT (OCR). A natural next step that goes deeper into IT systems, security, and software development.
  • BTEC Level 3 National in Information Technology. Broad IT study that can lead to university or higher apprenticeships.
  • Level 3 IT Apprenticeship. Combine work and study to gain hands-on experience in a real IT role.

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