Level 2 BTEC IT, Computing and Digital Applications 1 Year
Overview
More than 1.5 million people are working within the digital sector, or in digital technology roles in the UK today. The number of digital technology jobs across the UK has grown at more than twice the rate of non-digital technology sectors.
This BTEC First Extended Certificate gives learners the opportunity to gain a broad knowledge and understanding of and develop skills in the information technology sector and some aspects of the creative industries.
Course description
This course is ideal if you wish to further develop your skills in information and creative technologies. You will study a range of information and communications technology (ICT) applications including website design, online world and app design and the technology systems that support them.
You'll learn how to design and create databases, edit computer-generated images and develop websites, video and other assets.
Due to the current COVID-19 situation and with health and safety of our students as a priority, we have redesigned this course to include a mixture of classroom-based and online learning.
What areas will I study?
Core/Mandatory units
- The online world
- Technology systems
- A digital portfolio
Optional Units
- Creating digital animation
- Creating digital graphics
- Spreadsheet development
- Database development
- Website development *Network development
Additionally, it will be possible to take one or more GCSEs.