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Level 2 GATEWAY Extended Certificate in Digital and IT Skills

at South & City College Birmingham, Birmingham · college

Level 2Applied and BTECCertificate1 yearFull time

What the college says

This course is designed for 16�18-year-olds seeking to build essential digital skills for employment or progression into higher-level IT studies. Ideal for students who may have achieved lower GCSE grades and need to strengthen their maths, English, and digital capabilities before taking on Level 3 programmes or entering IT roles.The Extended Certificate delivers core digital competencies and optional specialist units to equip learners with practical and technical skills emphasised by employers. Learners complete mandatory units and choose options tailored to Cybersecurity or Digital Career Progression pathways, alongside hands-on study in programming, web, and mobile technologies.

What you need to get on

You will need to have achieved four GCSEs at Grades 2 or 3, including at least Grade 2 in both English Language and Maths.

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

  • Hall Green Campus

    Cole Bank Road Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 8ES

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  • Digbeth Campus

    High Street Deritend Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 5SU

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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Birmingham
  • 7 September 2026 · Birmingham

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