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OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in IT L2

at City of Portsmouth College, Portsmouth · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

You will study seven units, Functional Skills and undertake work experience relevant to the course. Core Learning Units:- Communicationg in the IT Industry; Working in the IT Industry; Setting up an IT Network; Computer Systems; Website Development; Database Systems and Supporting Organisations through IT. Level 2 Functional Skills:- Literacy and Numeracy. Work Experience: students will spend 5-10 days working in industry. The placement will be meaningful and relevant to the subject area.

What you need to get on

You will need to have 5 GCSEs at grade D, including English, Maths and IT. Evidence of previous work experience would be useful. You will need to be interviewd by a member of the programme team before you can be accepted onto the programme.

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

  • COPC Highbury Campus

    Tudor Crescent, Portsmouth, PO6 2SA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 8 September 2026 · Portsmouth

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