Digital and IT Skills Award Level 2
at City College Norwich, Norwich · college
What the college says
The Award in Digital and IT Skills is a part-time course that runs for 18 weeks. It is designed for those who want to develop and extend their digital skills to prepare for employment in a number of industries. It is a daytime course, which is three hours long with additional online homework set each week. The qualification gives you an opportunity to develop an understanding of the importance of digital skills in the workplace, and the actual skills and characteristics desired by employers. You will study two units -. Using Digital Technologies and Social Media Marketing.
What you need to get on
A reasonable knowledge of IT skills is expected. Ideally, you will have completed the Level 1 Digital and IT Functional Skills course, otherwise you will be required to take an initial assessment to assess your prior knowledge in digital skills.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Norwich City College Of Further And Higher Education
Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR2 2LJ
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Norwich
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