BTEC First Extended Certificate in Information and Creative Technology: (16-18) Level 2

These qualifications include three mandatory units that form the fundamental knowledge and understanding of information and creative technology principles and three optional Units. This provides an opportunity to develop a broader understanding of the Information and Creative Technology sector.
In addition, it introduces number of specialist areas and the opportunity to acquire some of the practical skills identified by employers as the fundamental building blocks for future competence in the workplace.

Subjects include:

What will I study?

This course will give you the opportunity to develop your understanding through the provision of a broad range of optional specialist units.

• provides a comprehensive and challenging programme of study related to Information and Creative Technology that is particularly suited to post-16 learners who have the relevant interest and aptitude to progress in the sector.

• gives you the potential opportunity to progress to employment or to employment in a wide range of job roles across the Information and Creative Technology sector, for example in roles such as software engineer, website content manager, computer animator, helpdesk support, and graphic designer.
• allows you to further specialise by including units that require 60 guided learning hours of study.
• gives you opportunities to develop transferable skills related to study and vocational application that provide a platform for success both within Information and Creative Technology and elsewhere.

How is the course taught?