ICT Systems & Principles Level 2

The BTEC Level 2 ICT Systems and Principles qualification is a technical certificate and/or stand-alone qualification. The qualification is essentially a major part of the Apprenticeship framework designed for learners wanting to acquire the knowledge and understanding required for employment/career progression in the IT and Telecommunications sector.

BTEC Specialist qualifications are work-related qualifications available from Entry to Level 3 in a range of sectors. They give learners the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to prepare for employment in a specific occupational area. The qualifications also provide career development opportunities for those already in work. The qualifications may be offered as full-time or part-time courses in schools or colleges. Training centres and employers may also offer these qualifications.

The Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate offers an engaging programme for those who are clear about the vocational area they want to learn more about it. You may wish to extend your programme through the study of a related GCSE, a complementary NVQ or other related vocational or personal and social development qualification. These learning programmes can be developed to allow learners to study complementary qualifications without duplication of content.

The Pearson BTEC Level 2 and 3 qualifications in ICT Systems and Principles have been developed to give learners the opportunity to:

At Level 2, you could progress to employment in the IT sector or to higher education vocational qualifications such as the Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT.

How does this qualification benefits you and employers.

These qualifications give learners the opportunity to:

• Engage in learning which is relevant to them and that gives them opportunities to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.
• Gain the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to prepare for employment.
• Gain a nationally recognised vocationally specific qualification to enter employment in the IT sector or to progress to higher education vocational qualifications.
• Develop Functional Skills and Personal Learning and Thinking Skills essential for successful performance in working life.

Potential Job Roles for Those Working Towards This Qualification: