Skip to content
referalearnerFind my match

Level 2 Extended Certificate in Information and Creative Technology

at North Hertfordshire College, STEVENAGE · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2023see the detail

Level 2Applied and BTECFirst Certificate36 weeksFull time

What the college says

Our ICT and computing courses include lots of opportunities for you to get hands-on experience of the world of work, including:Work experience with businesses like Fujitsu, ECP Network, Avnet, Computacenter, and Royde and TuckerEngagement with guest speakers from businesses like Hertfordshire ConstabularyThe opportunity to enter Worldskills competitions to showcase your skills against the best students from around the worldEnrichment activities such as a visit to Euro Gamer,The National Museum of Computing, Cyber Security Conference and the UCAS ConventionYou will access teaching sessions to help you understand important topics in the industry such as how computers operate, how to install computer software and hardware, and how to diagnose and fix faults.You will hone relevant workplace skills such as communicating effectively in a working environment, building rapport with others and problem-solving.You will complete either work-based projects or work experience allowing you to get a real insight into the industry.

What you need to get on

Five GCSEs at grade D or above including maths and English, or functional skills equivilent.A level 1 qualification in a relevant subject and maths and English GCSE at grade D or level 2 functional skills

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

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

  • Stevenage Centre

    Monkswood Way, STEVENAGE, SG1 1LA

    DaytimeClassroom based
    Check the journey

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.

See all 29 providers teaching it