Level 2 Diploma for IT Users
- 1004-21
- 6 September 2021 - 36 weeks
- Paddington Green Campus
- 16-18: no charge, Standard: £994
Details
Will the course give me what I want?
Course content
This is a practical course covering the use of application software and practical skills in the development of ICT. Units covered will be taken from the following list:
Outline of skills and knowledge
- Improving productivity using IT
- Specialist software
- IT user fundamentals
- Computer accounting software
- Setting up an IT system
- Data management software
- Optimise IT system performance
- Database software
- Security for IT users
- Design software
- IT communication fundamentals
- Imaging software
- Using the Internet
- Desktop publishing software
- Using email
- Drawing and planning software
- Using collaborative technologies
- Multimedia software
- Using mobile IT devices
- Presentation software
- Personal information management software
- Project management software
- IT software fundamentals
- Spreadsheet software
- Audio software
- Website software
- Video software
- Word processing software
- Bespoke software
What have students who have taken this course in the past progressed to?
This is a Level 2 vocational qualification. It is suitable for those hoping to start a career that uses IT applications. You could also progress on to a Level 3 course such as the BTEC National Subsidiary Diploma in ICT. From there you can progress into Employment or continue onto the Extended National Diploma and from there to an HNC or degree programme.
How will I learn?
Through assignments, own study, videos, guest speakers, practical work, theory work carried out over the period of the course. Specific units are deisgned to meet the needs of students at the appropriate level.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is by practical assignments and includes building a portfolio of work. You will also be able to take additional classes in Mathematics and in English and gain separate qualifications in these subjects.
Equipment and other costs
No costs for equipment although students will be expected to provide their own folders and pens etc.
For further information please call 020 7258 2721, email customer.services@cwc.ac.uk or come to one of our Open Days.
What qualification do I get on completing this course?
Level 2 Diploma for IT Users
Where have students gone to after completing this course?
BTEC Level 3 Diploma
Is there additional work required by the student?
Students are expected to study for 16 hours per week, normally across 3 days - there is an expectation that students will do an additional number of self study hours.
What are the expected employment areas with this course?
Computing, Information Technology
Awarding Body
Support
Free Meals in FE
If you are aged between 16 and 18 on the 31st August 2019 and received free school meals when you were at school, you may be eligible to receive a free meal at College
Eligibility
To be eligible for free meals you must be enrolled on a full time course, funded by the EFA and you or your parents must be in receipt of one or more of the following benefits:
- Income support
- Income based Jobseekers Allowance
- Income related Employment and Support allowance( ESA)
- Support under part IV of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- The guarantee element of State Pension Credit
- Child tax credit (provided your parents are not claiming Working tax Credit) and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190 as assessed by HMR&C
- Working tax Credit run-on paid for 4 weeks after a person stops qualifying for Working Tax Credit
- During the initial roll out of the benefit, Universal Credit
Evidence
- Evidence of family income being within the threshold of £16,190 per annum. This may be evidenced by presentation of a Tax Credit Award Notice or documentation from HMRC showing actual income for tax year 2018-19
- Parent or nominated guardian’s evidence of Child Benefit & DWP Letter confirming receipt of a means tested benefit.
All applicants will be required to provide evidence dated within four months of the application, showing that they are in receipt of a qualifying benefit.
Applications for Free meals in F.E.
A student is only eligible to receive a free meal when they, or their parent/ guardian have made a successful application to City of Westminster College.
Exceptional age group for Free Meals in F.E.
Students aged between 19 and 24 on 31st August 2019 who are subject to a Learning Disability Assessment (LDA) or Education Health and Care Plan (EHC Plan) are entitled to a free meal if they meet the eligibility criteria.
Getting your meal at College
Students must attend their classes to continue to be eligible for free meals at College.
Students will be allocated £2.50 for each day they are timetabled to be in college. There is no cash alternative. Credits will be loaded onto the Student ID card. Students must have their College ID card to get their meal. Students cannot get a meal with temporary ID cards.
Credits not spent at the end of each day will be withdrawn.
Students are advised to purchase nutritious meals. The credits cannot be spent on items such as: cookies, cakes, fizzy drinks or confectionary.
Further Education Fees
All our Further Education (FE) courses (Entry to Level 3) are free to EU residents who are under 19 years old on the 31st August 2019. For a few courses you may be expected to contribute towards the cost of specialist materials and resources. However, depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for financial help from the College’s Learner Support Fund. You should apply for any such financial support as soon as you have been offered a place. If you are aged 19 or over on 31st August 2019 and you are a UK/EU resident you will normally be required to pay a course fee.
How much will my course cost?
The cost of your course will include tuition fees and examination fees, where applicable. Where a course requires additional specialist materials, there may be an additional cost. Some courses are cheaper than others because they are part funded by the government; some of these courses may also attract concessionary fees for some people.
19+ Advanced Learning Loan
If you are aged 19+ or over and studying a Level 3 course, you may be eligible for an Advanced Learning Loan. To be eligible for this loan, you must have been living continuously in the UK for 3 years immediately before the start date of your course. You must also be undertaking a course of study that is at Level 3 or above, e.g. National Diploma/Certificate etc. For more information click here.
Fee remission/concessionary rates
Concessionary rates are now available for learners that meet the following criteria:
- Entry to Level 1 courses may be free for 19-23 year olds who do not already have a full Level 2 or above qualification*
- Entry to Level 1 courses may be free for 24+ year olds who are unemployed or meet low wage criteria
- Full Level 2 courses may be free for 19-23 year olds who do not already have a full Level 2 or above qualification*
- Full Level 2 courses may be free or 24+ year olds who are unemployed or meet low wage criteria
- Full Level 3 courses may be free for 19-23 year olds who do not already have a full L3 or above qualification*.
For more information on fees and remission click here.
Discretionary Learner Support Fund
If you are on a low income you may be eligible for financial support towards tuition fees from the Discretionary Learner Support Fund.
For further information click here.
Childcare
Financial support to help with childcare
Care to learn - childcare support for young people aged 16-20
If you are aged under 20 at the beginning of your course, or moving to the 2nd year of a level 3 course, and are caring for your own child you may be entitled to £175.00 maximum per week, per child through Care to Learn.
Please ensure you register on the Care to Learn website even if you haven’t chosen your childcare provider or the course you want to study. Once you have registered Care to Learn will confirm financial support in principle.
For further details and help with making an application please visit https://www.gov.uk/care-to-learn or speak to a Student Advisor.
Childcare support for people aged 20+
Financial support towards the cost of nursery, childminder, breakfast clubs and after-school clubs.
If you are aged 20+ when you start a course and need financial support to help with the cost of childcare while you study the college may be able to help.
You will be required to make use of any government NEF or 2+ Funding before requesting any financial support from the college.
It is essential that you speak to a Student Advisor prior to enrolling on a course to discuss your personal circumstances, childcare needs and to find out if there are funds available.
Eligibility for help with childcare costs is based on your personal circumstances.
General eligibility criteria:
- Aged 20 and over
- Considered a home student for fee purposes
- Fully enrolled on a programme of
study funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency or in receipt of a 19+ Advanced Learning Loan - Discussed and had confirmation of funding for childcare support before enrolling
Financial eligibility:
You need to have evidence that you meet general discretionary Learner Support Funds or 19+ Advanced Learning Loan bursary fund criteria:
- on a low income / a dependent of someone who is on a low income or in receipt of a
means tested benefit e.g. Income Support / Jobseekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, housing benefit etc.
When looking for childcare please be aware:
- all childcare providers must be OFSTED registered
- any 2+ or 3+ government funding must be used by the student. Only additional hours needed for
study will be funded by the College. - childcare will only be paid for days when you are attending College or a mandatory work placement.
- students on full-time courses will be a priority for childcare funding.
- childcare places will be subject to a contract between College/student/nursery.
- childcare payments are made subject to students reaching 85% attendance on a monthly basis.
All childcare applicants approved for funding will be required to sign our Terms & Conditions and MUST inform the College immediately should they stop attending lessons for any reason.
Email learner.services@cwc.ac.uk to put your name on the childcare waiting list. You MUST speak to a member of the Student Advice or Learner Services team before you enrol on a course.Financial Support for 16-18 Year-olds and Continuing Learners aged 19
The Education Funding Authority has allocated money to colleges to support students who are on low incomes or the dependent of parents on a low income, and need support towards their course-related costs or essential living costs or are facing financial difficulty.
For further information click here.
For further information on financial support for Looked after Children, Care Leavers and estranged young people, click here.