Gateway to Digital Level 2

Extended Certificate in Digital and IT Skills

• Desktop Publishing Software
• Digital Graphics
• Digital Skills Career Progression
• Digital Skills Project
• Games Design and Development
• Social Media Marketing
• Website Design and Development

Anyone who has an interest or a flair with IT and who wants to explore the employment opportunities using IT skills and knowledge or wished to gain competence in this subject to allow them to progress on to a specific career outside of the IT industry.

You will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs including English and Maths Grades 9 - 3 (Formerly Grades A*-D). Alternatively, successful completion of a relevant Level 1 qualification and have achieved a Level 1 Functional Skill in English and Maths.

There are no formal examinations within this course. You will be assessed on your ability to carry out practical tasks, complete projects, by yourself as well as working with others, whilst we continually assess your progress and understanding of how things work and why we do them. We use a range of assessment methods, including video, audio, witness or observation statements, simulation and competitions. Your qualification will be gained through the compilation of a portfolio of evidence which is presented to the visiting External Verifier from the Awarding Body.

You will participate in a minimum of 30 hours of work experience with a local IT company as part of this study programme.

Continue onto Future Tech Level 3 course or progress to an apprenticeship.

The qualification opens up employment opportunities in a whole host of jobs in the industry, from:

• IT Helpdesk
• IT Technician
• IT Security
• Web Development
• Graphics Designer.

You’ll be based in central Bournemouth.  This is a very practical, hands-on programme, integrating new and emerging technologies.

During your course, you will have the opportunity to go on trips.

Awarding Body:
Gateway

Curriculum Area:
Creative and Digital Industries - Digital & Computing