The qualification is also designed for job roles in other industries where specific digital skills are required, such as finance, marketing and machining and manufacturing.
The qualification includes a mandatory unit along with optional units that relate directly to the skills, knowledge and behaviours expected by employers and covers a wide range and use of different digital technologies, systems, and software.
This classroom-based course contains all the learning content needed to meet the assessment requirements of the course. There are also activities to enable you to practise your skills and test your learning.
You can enrol at any time, and it is flexible, tutor support is available in class, telephone, and email.
Key Information
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Course Level
Level 2
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Delivery
Part-Time
Distance / Online
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Duration
20 Weeks
To achieve the qualification, you need to complete 2 units.
- Word Processing and Spreadsheets
or
- Word Processing and Presentations
Portfolio of Evidence
This qualification is internally assessed and internally quality assured by Centre staff and externally quality assured by Highfields External Quality Assurance Consultants (EQACs).
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification, however you must:
- Currently live in England
- Resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study
- be aged 19+
- Not be on an apprenticeship
On successful completion of this qualification, learners may wish to continue their development by undertaking one of the following qualifications:
Learners can progress in several ways:
- broadening the range of skills, they develop by increasing the size of their qualification. (Award → Certificate → Diploma)
- developing skills at a higher level by moving up the level of qualification from Level 1 to Level 2 and then to Level 3
- progressing to employment where they can apply their digital and IT knowledge and skills.
- Alternatively, you may want to consider other further education courses.
Financial Support
Depending on your situation, you may be able to access a range of financial support available.
Course Fees
UK
Fully Funded.
Apply or enquire about this course
Please use the following links to make an application or enquiry about this course.
Information for EU Students
From January 2021, how you apply for a course will change. For more information, read the UK Government's guide for the UK points-based immigration system for EU students (pdf).
Visit our International pages for more information and contact details