BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Information and Creative Technology
Course Overview
Take your first steps towards a career in the IT industry. This course covers computer networking essentials, software development as well as security, technology businesses and portfolio building.
As well as studying the Level 2 ICT course, students will also complete:
• Work experience hours (or complete virtual projects),
• Attend Industry Skills Development classes,
• Complete independent work at home,
• Attend the tutorial classes
• Attend Maths or/and English classes if they have below a grade 4 at GCSE
Please note that this course is predominantly aimed at 16 to 19 year olds.
Skills developed include:
• Project management
• Self-management
• Communication skills
• Business awareness
• Problem solving
• software development
• collaboration
Entry requirements
Applicants require 4 GCSEs grade 3 and above (A*-D) including English and Maths. Entry will be subject to a satisfactory reference and interview.
Entry decisions will be discretionary after interview and based upon achievement of the above entry requirements. Students will continually be assessed through a probation period to ensure they are on the correct level.
Course Modules
• Unit 1: The Online World – Externally Assessed
• Unit 2: Technology Systems – Externally Assessed
• Unit 3: A Digital Portfolio
• Unit 6 Digital Graphics
• Unit 12 Software Development
• Unit 18: Computational Thinking
• Unit 20: Building a Personal Computer
• Unit 21: A Technology Business
• Unit 22: Computer Security in Practice
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through assignment building, short tests, reports, practical activities and projects. There are two external assessments on this course which are short tests set by the exam board.
What can I do next
If you want to take your skills to the next level, you can take progress onto:
• Level 3 T-Level in Digital Production, Design and Development - Level 3 T-Level in Digital Software Development
• Level 3 T-Level in Digital Support Services - Level 3 T-Level in Digital Support and Security
