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Key details

Course area
Computing, IT and Esports
Student types
16 - 18 coursesCourses for 19+ students
Course type
Full-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 2
Start date
Tuesday 1st September 2026
Location
City Hub 111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB
Course code
Parent course code:C055865 Child course code: Q055866
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Course introduction

This course is perfect if you would like to start a career in digital technology or IT or progress to higher level study or even an apprenticeship.

You will learn: 

  • How to create digital multichannel applications
  • IT network features and functions, network security practices, and network appliances
  • IT service solutions and issues encountered in IT solutions in organisations
  • How to set up new equipment and upgrade existing systems
  • How to provide digital content for organisations

You can expect:

  • To develop technical and practical skills required in the occupational area
  • To apply learning to relevant employment contexts during delivery
  • Opportunities to engage meaningfully with employers
  • To develop transferable skills like communication, teamwork and project management 

Course information

1 year

BTEC Level 2 Technical Diploma in Digital Technology (Digital Applications)

You’ll need 4 GCSEs at Grade 9-3 (A*-D), including English Language and Maths – one of English Language or Maths must be grade 9-4 (A*-C). 

Functional Skills Level 1 can be used as equivalent to GCSE Grade 3 (D) and Functional Skills Level 2 can be used as equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above.

You will be assessed by a combination of internal and external assessments:

  • 33% external assessment through tasks and onscreen tests
  • 67% internal assessment through assignments

You could progress to:

  • Entry-level jobs in IT such as junior developer, content coordinator, trainee mobile developer
  • A Level 3 qualification
  • A Level 3 digital apprenticeships
  • A T level in digital

Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.

Careers related to this course

IT Operations Technicians

Potential Earnings

£46,493.79

Average Earnings

£29,043.00

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Information and Communication Technology

People in these occupations manage and analyze technical information and communication systems, provide user support, and plan, build, and test applications and systems.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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