Our L2 programme aims to develop your understanding and skills of the essentials of IT and cyber security. You will gain insight into the IT sector as you investigate the pace of technological change, IT infrastructures on a global scale and the importance of legal and security considerations.

• Unit 1: Essentials of IT
• Unit 2: Essentials of Cyber Security
• Unit 4: Creating Programming Solutions for Business
• Unit 13: Creating Websites
• Unit 14: Creating Mobile Applications for Business
• Unit 15: Games Creation
• Unit 6: Participating in a Project
• Unit 8: Using Emerging Technologies

The majority of learners use this course to prepare them to move to the L3 Extended Diploma in IT and then on to Higher Education. Others choose an alternative route to further study pathways or full-time employment.

A broad range of centre-assessed units with both practical and wider project-based assessment opportunities.

Units 1 and 2 are assessed via an online examination.

You will have access to a range of equipment and resources at the college, which should be sufficient for you to complete your programme. However, it is possible you may incur additional costs for printing or course related excursions.

4 GCSEs grades A* - D with 2Cs, one being either English/Welsh (1st language) or Maths. Or successful completion of L1 Vocational qualification in relevant area at Merit or above.