Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in IT
at Bluecoat Aspley Academy, Nottingham · school or sixth form
What the college says
This is an applied, work related course specifically aimed at 16+ students. You will develop a range of IT specialist skills and knowledge, plus transferable skills needed in a wide range of careers. It will be worth the equivalent to 3 GCSE grades A*-C.
What you need to get on
5 x grade 3 or above including English Language and Maths.
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
Bluecoat Sixth Form
BLUECOAT ACADEMIES TRUST ASPLEY LANE, NOTTINGHAM, NG8 5GY
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · NOTTINGHAM
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