Certificate in Digital & IT Skills L2

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<p>The Level 2 Certificate in Digital and IT User Skills is a nationally recognised qualification designed to develop intermediate digital and IT user skills needed for work, further study and daily life.  </p>
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<p>Part of the Gateway Qualifications ITQ suite, which is designed to reflect real-world IT skills required by employers.  </p>
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<p>Suitable for adults looking to advance their IT capabilities in word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases and digital productivity tools.</p>
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<p>Word Processing Software </p>
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<p>Spreadsheet Software </p>
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<p>Presentation Software </p>
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<p>Database Software </p>
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<p>Digital Skills Career Progression</p>
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<p>Must be aged 19 or over.  </p>
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<p>No formal qualifications required.  </p>
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<p>Suitable for those with basic IT competence who want to progress to intermediate level.  </p>
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<p>Accessible to anyone who uses IT at work or in everyday life </p>
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<p>City Learning Quarter, Old Hall Street, Wolverhampton WV1 3AU </p>

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<p>Builds a strong foundation of professional IT skills aligned to employer expectations.  </p>
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<p>Enhances employment prospects across all sectors, especially administration, customer service, finance and digital roles.  </p>
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<p>Recognises learning that takes place across work, education and training settings, with flexible unit choices.  </p>
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<p>Helps students develop confidence in using IT tools to complete real world tasks.  </p>
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<p>Provides a stepping stone to higher level IT qualifications. </p>
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<p>Through teacherled workshops and practical hands on IT activities.  </p>
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<p>Independent practice using a computer, with guided support.  </p>
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<p>Activities that mirror workplace tasks, such as creating documents and managing data.  </p>
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<p>Flexible, individualised learning approaches to support different skill needs. </p>
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<p>Assessed through a portfolio of evidence, showing competency against unit outcomes.  </p>
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<p>Internally assessed and internally quality assured; externally verified by the awarding body.  </p>
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<p>No external exam required. </p>
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<p>Course fees may apply, depending on eligibility. </p>
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<p>No specialist equipment required.  </p>
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<p>You may wish to bring basic stationery (pen, notebook). </p>
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<p>Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate Digital and IT Skills  </p>

<p>Progress to:  </p>

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<p>Level 3 IT User Skills or Digital Skills qualifications </p>
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<p>Specialist IT pathways (e.g., Cybersecurity, Programming, Web Design) </p>
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<p>Business Administration or Customer Service qualifications </p>
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<p>Apply digital and IT skills confidently in office-based and digital-focused jobs.  </p>

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<p>Perform workplace tasks more efficiently using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and databases.</p>

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

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