ICT Systems and Principles for IT Professional - Level 2

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course however you will be required to possess basic IT skills, some previous experience and motivation to succeed.

If you are looking to progress or change careers by gaining a qualification that can lead to a level 3 programme of study, you will be assessed on an individual basis and relevant work experience will be considered.

Qualification Obtained

Learning and Teaching Methods

Teaching and learning differs for each module, with practical units culminating in a product creation assignment. Initially, we will support you by way of demonstrations and walkthroughs; as you progress through the course, we will encourage you to become more independent, working on your own initiative and in groups.
 

You will study the following modules:

• Website software
• Technical fault diagnosis
• Computer games development
• Principles and concepts of cloud computing
• IT security fundamentals

Expert Tutors

Our tutors are subject specialists, who draw from a vast amount of industry experience to support you in developing the skills needed in your future career.

Tutors involved in the delivery of adult education courses at the College are approved by the awarding body to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.

The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.

Assessment Methods

Your tutor will continuously assess progress throughout each module, and you will be provided with feedback on how to make improvements for your final assessments.

The final assessments consist of in-class supervised assignments (practical and theory), which begin after you've had the chance to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and competency in each subject. Post-assessment, there's a chance for resitting if enhancements are deemed necessary.

Career Options and Progression

Successful completion of this course will enable you to progress to the City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in ICT Systems and Principles for IT Professionals or apply for job roles in the following areas:

• IT product development
• Systems support help desk
• Software development