Digital Technology (Networking and Cyber Security) – Level 2

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Length 35 weeks
Study Full-Time
Location Carlisle College

Qualification Gained

Level 2 BTEC Technical Diploma in Digital Technology (Networking and Cyber Security)

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More about the course

Want to start a career in digital technology?

This qualification is ideal for you if you are intending to progress directly to employment in digital technology or IT, or to an IT apprenticeship.

The qualification has been developed in consultation with employers in the IT sector. It will enable you to develop the skills and behaviours that give you the best opportunity to be successful in applying for work.

You will learn IT network features and functions, common practices in network security, the function and features of the main network appliances, setting up new equipment and upgrading existing systems, IT service solutions and the issues encountered in IT solutions in an organisation, use of ethical hacking techniques to test the security of a network, and creating and maintaining a network.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 3 (D) or above

including

English or maths GCSE, which must be grade 4 (C) or above
Level 2 Qualification with English and maths grade 3 (D) or Functional Skills Level 2

Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course you will achieve a Level 2 BTEC Technical Diploma in Digital Technology (Networking and Cybersecurity)

What will I learn?

Set up and Configure Technology Systems
Exploring Current and Emerging Technologies
Security Protection and Risk Management
IT Service Solutions
Networking Tools and Applications
Installing and Maintaining Networks

How is the course taught?

Lab practicals
Lectures
Group projects
Self-study

How am I assessed?

Exam
Controlled assessment

Work experience opportunities

You will be encouraged and supported to seek opportunities to develop your skills further through work experience within the digital industry. Students have recently completed placements in IT support as well as utilising virtual work placements with companies such as EA Games and Blackbird.

English and Maths

Maths is essential in IT and will be embedded into your course through written communications and expression, the learning of technical language, the application of maths within coding and using formulae in spreadsheets and databases.

If you have not achieved GCSE grade 4 in either English or Maths, you will be supported through dedicated lessons to achieve these qualifications.

Where can I progress?

Upon successful completion of this course, you can progress onto one of our Level 3 courses upon achievement of a minimum Merit grade on this course.

There is also the opportunity to enter employment or to undertake an apprenticeship on successful completion of this course.  

Course Costs

If you are aged 16-18 when you begin your course you are likely to be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found within the financial support section.