Level 2 OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in IT
Course Code: P200914
Key Information
Course type
Vocational
Campus:
Highbury Campus
Start Date:
08 Sept 2025
Duration:
1 year
Attendance:
Full-time
Fees:
Free
Designed to teach you the latest IT skills, it includes a blend of business, technical, interpersonal and project-based knowledge and allows learners to determine which computing pathway they would wish to take in the future whether it is hardware or software.
Units include:
- communication in the IT industry
- working in the IT industry
- business IT skills
- multimedia design
- computer systems
- database systems.
You will have the opportunity to go on educational and university visits, as well as hear from experts in the field. You will also complete a minimum one-week work placement in the IT industry to develop your work-related skills as part of your studies.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English.
This course is full time for one year. A weekly timetable allows for an average of 16 hours of study.
By achieving a minimum grade of pass on all units, including Functional Skills, by completing assignments on time and regular attendance. Your achievements will be monitored on a regular basis.
You can progress to a Level 3 T Level course, specialising in either digital support services.
Level 2 OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in IT
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