Digital and IT Skills - Level 2

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<li>The Level 2 Award in Digital and IT Skills is designed for adults who want to extend and develop their digital and IT abilities for employment, further study or personal development.  </li>
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<p>This qualification supports students aiming to progress into digital job roles or into industries that increasingly require strong digital skills, such as marketing, finance, administration and design.  </p>
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<p>Suitable for adults who have completed Level 1 Digital/IT Skills or who already have good foundational computer skills.</p>
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<p>Word Processing  </p>
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<p>Spreadsheet Software </p>
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<p>Aged 19 or over.  </p>
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<p>Completion of Level 1 Digital Skills, or equivalent experience is recommended.  </p>
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<p>Willingness to complete independent study and coursework.</p>
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<p>City Learning Quarter, Old Hall Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 3AU</p>

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<p>Builds higher-level digital and IT skills required for modern workplaces.  </p>
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<p>Strengthens confidence with widely used software such as Word and Excel.  </p>
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<p>Prepares students for employment or progression into digital, creative or administrative roles.  </p>
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<p>Enables progression to larger qualifications (Certificate or Diploma) or higher-level digital training.  </p>
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<p>Offers practical, real-world experience using IT tools in industry relevant environments.</p>
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<p>Through teacher-led workshops and hands-on digital tasks.  </p>
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<p>Practical activities using Word, Excel, and digital productivity tools.  </p>
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<p>Project-based work </p>
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<p>Independent practice supported by teacher guidance.</p>
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<p>Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence covering the required skills and knowledge.  </p>
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<p>No external exam—evidence is internally assessed and quality assured.  </p>
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<p>Tasks may include Document creation, Spreadsheet tasks </p>
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<li>Course fees may apply, depending on eligibility.</li>
<li>No specialist equipment required.</li>
<li>You may wish to bring basic stationery (pen and notebook)</li>
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<p>Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award in Digital and IT Skills</p>

<p>Progress to:  </p>

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<p>Level 2 or Level 3 Digital & IT qualifications </p>
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<p>IT User (ITQ) pathways </p>
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<p>Specialist digital courses (Cybersecurity, Programming, Web Development) </p>
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<p>Employment in roles requiring advanced IT skills </p>
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<p>Apply digital skills confidently in work environments such as administration, customer service, marketing, retail, finance and more.  </p>

<p>Build a stronger digital foundation to support further training or career development.</p>

<p>For further information, careers, or educational advice contact our Student Services Team:</p>

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