Certificate in Digital Technologies
INTRODUCTION
This qualification allows learners to expand their digital skills and use them to secure opportunities through digital and ICT in the workplace or provide progression opportunities in specific areas.
What will I do?
This qualification consists of 5 mandatory units that support you in developing your skills to access the available and relevant opportunities that match your capabilities and aspirations.
- Developing digital career skills
- Management of Information
- Digital device safety awareness
- Communication and Productivity
- Digital Security
These units provide additional learning opportunities to expand on skills previously learned and underpin a greater understanding of relevant occupational areas. Learners who complete the qualification will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources to take advantage of opportunities to help them achieve their aspirations and circumstances.
What’s next?
On completion of this qualification, you will be prepared to progress to various level 3 qualifications and a range of occupations within the sector, including, but not limited to, apprenticeships.
Is it for me?
This programme is for people who wish to further develop their digital and ICT skills in the workplace or who are looking to enter the workforce or change careers. Students must be able to commit to the two terms of the programme and have access to IT outside of college for independent work.
entry requirements
Successful completion of a Pre-Course Questionnaire and interview.
Course Information
Certificate in Digital Technologies
(A887-1/1)START DATE
2 Sep 2024
END DATE
4 Apr 2025
DURATION
7 Months
DAYS
Thur
TIME
09:30 – 12:30
LOCATION
South Central IoT – Bletchley
FEES
19 – 23
£924
24+
Fully Funded
Overseas
Fully Funded
More information is available on Fees & Funding for 19 + here and EEA Nationals here.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Opportunities to hear from employers on how this course will help with employment opportunities.
Delivered in specialist facilities in the South Central Institute of Technology.
Development of wider skills that are required by industry.
Progression opportunities to further programmes at level 3 (subject to success application).
How will my progress be monitored?
During the course, the tutor will set homework and independent learning activities, and verbal and written feedback will be provided.
How will I be assessed?
To achieve this qualification, a learner must complete all mandatory units. The assessment criteria allow for a variety of assessment methods to be used as appropriate to the environment in which the qualification is delivered.
How much will I have to study each week?
You will be in college for 3 hours a week and have approximately 2 hours of work outside of college time.
