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Information & Creative Technology

• The BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Information & Creative Technology is a generic all round ICT programme, a qualification that covers a wide variety of ICT topics such as Website Development, Multimedia Products Development and Installing and Maintaining Computer hardware.

• This course looks to meet the needs of educators, employers and the external environment. They are fully aligned with requirements for progression – to further study at level 3 (grade dependent), into an apprenticeship or into the workplace.

• The qualification has been developed to inspire and enthuse learners to become competent in a wide range of computing technology.

• explore the fundamentals of technology and gain the practical skills, knowledge and understanding to make:

? information technology systems and products, e.g. a software program

? creative technology products, e.g. a digital animation

• products that combine information technology and creative technology, e.g. a website and a mobile app The mandatory units include the following:

• Two externally assessed units; Unit 1 The Online World, Unit 2 Technology Systems and Unit 3 the Digital Portfolio.

• Our Study Programme includes opportunities for you to develop your English and Maths skills as required. You may be expected to complete either functional skills or GCSE qualifications as part of your course depending on your GCSE results.

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Code

D4T153P

Level

Level 2

Mode

Full Time

Campus

Tonbridge

Duration

2 Year

Starting

7/09/2026

Ending

17/06/2028
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  • What qualification will I gain?

    BTEC L2 First Extended Certificate in Information and Creative Technology

  • Entry Requirements

    4 GCSEs grade 2 or above (including English and Maths)

  • What progression options will I have?

    The aim of the programme is to provide students with the opportunity to combine academic knowledge, with practical skills. The 2-year programme provides time for students to develop a clearer understanding of the area they wish to work in; the overriding ambition of this course is that students will have greater variety to choose from on completion and that they can see employment and apprenticeship placements as a realistic opportunity.

    Possible progression routes include:

    • Employment • Apprenticeship routes • Further academic study • IT support assistant/helpdesk • Technical support • Computing hardware technician • Telecommunications • Web content editor • Digital marketing assistant • Administrator • Data Entry Assistant • Customer service advisor

  • What costs are involved?

    Tuition Fees: 16-18 - free 19+ - £1650 Exam and Registration Fees (payable by all aged 19 and over): £175

  • How will I be assessed?

    You will be assessed in a variety of ways; some will be through traditional written or practical assignments as well as online examinations.

    You will also be provided with significant opportunities to develop your employability skills and ability to work within the computing industry. These can be assessed and used as evidence towards the completion of academic units.