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Level 2 Networking and Cybersecurity Course in Richmond upon Thames

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free if you're on a low income. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact HRUC for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Networking and Cybersecurity Course in Richmond upon Thames. Classes run at Richmond College, full-time during the day. Tuition fees may apply depending on your circumstances.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC Technical Diploma in Digital Technology covers how networks are built and secured. You'll study network features and functions, common network security practices, and the main appliances that keep systems running. The course also covers setting up new equipment, upgrading existing systems, and how IT services are managed within organisations. It runs over 34 weeks.

You'll finish with a Level 2 BTEC Technical Diploma in Digital Technology.

Who this course is for

All the content of the qualification is mandatory and relates directly to the skills, knowledge and behaviours expected by employers in the IT sector. The areas learners will cover include: * Understanding IT network features and functions, including common practices in network security, and the function and features of the main network appliances * Setting up new equipment and upgrading existing systems * IT service solutions and the issues encountered in IT solutions in an organisation * U

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how IT networks are structured and how they function.
  • You'll learn common practices in network security and how to protect systems.
  • You'll identify the features and roles of key network appliances.
  • You'll set up new equipment and upgrade existing systems.
  • You'll explore IT service solutions and the challenges organisations face.
  • You'll develop the skills and knowledge employers in the IT sector expect.

How you will learn

All units in this qualification are mandatory. You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Richmond College. Assessment is built into the course through assignments and practical tasks that reflect real IT workplace scenarios. There are no written exams for this BTEC qualification. Your work is assessed against the standards set by Pearson Edexcel.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Richmond College 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.
  • Network Technician, sets up and maintains computer networks.
  • Cyber Security Technician, monitors and protects systems from threats.
  • Helpdesk Technician, handles IT queries and resolves technical issues.
  • Junior Systems Administrator, supports the day-to-day running of IT systems.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC in Computing or IT, a natural next step for learners who want to go deeper into networking, security, or software.
  • Level 3 Apprenticeship in IT Solutions Technician, combines work and study toward a recognised IT qualification.
  • CompTIA A+ or Network+ certifications, industry-recognised credentials that strengthen your CV for IT support and networking roles.
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