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ICT and Computing Level 2 GCSE Equivalent (BTEC Level 2 Award)

at Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College, Birmingham · sixth form college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 2Stepping stonesAward37 weeksFull time

What the college says

This is a one year course leading to a GCSE. The course is about how computers work and the part played by IT in our society. It continues the approach to IT in the National Curriculum but in a more specialised way. Students do both theory work in class and practical work on computers. Hours of Lessons per Week : 4.3 Indicative Group Size : 18

What you need to get on

You need the standard College entry requirements for GCSEs with English GCSE at Grade D and you should have some previous experience in using computers. Both male and female students follow this course.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

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

  • Joseph Chamberlain Main Site

    Joseph Chamberlain College 1 Belgrave Road, Birmingham, B12 9FF

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