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Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Warlingham

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Digital Media in Warlingham. Classes run at Warlingham School, full-time over two years.

The course sits alongside other Level 3 qualifications and counts as the equivalent of one A level. You'll develop creative and digital skills across media production, planning, and communication. Units cover areas such as digital design, content creation, and media products for real audiences.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including GCSE English and GCSE Media if you've taken it. You'll finish with an OCR Level 3 Extended Certificate in Digital Media.

Who this course is for

Anyone interested in creative and digital media. This course allows you to use your creativity, imagination and design abilities to turn your ideas into effective media products. It will help you explore your interests in the media world and prepare you for a career in the sector. The course is designed to be taken alongside other level 3 academic or work related qualifications and is the equivalent of 1 A level. It will give you transferable skills such as planning, communication, digital skills, adaptability and leadership that can be used in a wide range of careers.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE grades 4 or above, including GCSE English and GCSE Media (if taken)

What you will learn

  • You'll plan and produce digital media products for specific audiences.
  • You'll develop skills in digital design and visual communication.
  • You'll create content across different media formats.
  • You'll learn how to manage a creative project from brief to final product.
  • You'll build transferable skills in planning, communication, and digital tools.
  • You'll explore how media industries work and what employers expect.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Warlingham School. The qualification is assessed through a mix of coursework and practical projects. You'll build a portfolio of media work over the two years. Some units may include externally set assignments marked by OCR.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Warlingham School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Content creator, produces written, visual, or video content for brands.
  • Social media executive, manages social channels and plans campaigns.
  • Media assistant, supports production teams in TV, radio, or online media.
  • Digital marketing assistant, creates and schedules digital content.
  • Graphic design assistant, works on visual assets for print and screen.
  • Junior video producer, shoots and edits video for digital platforms.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production, a larger qualification for learners who want to specialise further before work or higher study.
  • BA (Hons) in Digital Media or Media Production, a degree for those aiming for graduate-level roles in the industry.
  • Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production, a Level 4 option for those not ready for a full degree.
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