ICT/IT Functional Skills Level 2 Part-time

In Brief

Start Date / Duration

Classes will commence on Monday 24 February at 1.30pm or Tuesday 25 February at 5.30pm. The course will run for approximately 6-10 weeks. You will attend classes and workshops.

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, however an ICT qualification to Level 1 or equivalent is desirable. You will take an online assessment to determine the suitable level you will start at.

You will achieve

Functional Skills ICT Level 2

Course overview

This qualification is suitable for individuals seeking personal and professional development in ICT. The course helps candidates develop their ICT skills and gain a recognised qualification equivalent to a grade C or 4 at GCSE.

Course content

Functional Skills qualifications are intended to support learners as they seek to improve their ICT skills.

Achieving these qualifications should increase candidates’ confidence and motivation, and the skills they gain will be valuable in the workplace or in any further learning.

The following skill standards will be studied

Plan solutions to complex tasks by analysing the necessary stages
Select, interact with and use ICT systems safely and securely for a complex task in non-routine and unfamiliar contexts
Manage information storage to enable efficient retrieval
Use appropriate search techniques to locate and select relevant information
Select information from a variety of sources to meet requirements of a complex task
Enter, develop and refine information using appropriate software to meet requirements of a complex task
Use appropriate software to meet requirements of a complex data handling task
Use communications software to meet requirements of a complex task
Combine and present information in ways that are fit for purpose and audience
Evaluate own use of ICT tools

Final assessment is by one exam, set in college, in exam conditions.

All equipment will be provided.

Church Street Campus
Church Street
Barnsley
S70 2AN

Learners can continue to develop their ICT skills by progressing onto a specialised IT course, or continue onto a business course.

Extra information

For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk

Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Please contact them on +44 (0)1226 216 769.

Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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