Level 2 Technical Diploma in Digital Technology
What is the Course About?
Data and digital technologies play a vital role in the success of modern organisations. Businesses rely on technology systems to store and manage information, communicate with customers, protect valuable data, and support day-to-day operations.
The Pearson BTEC Level 2 Technical Diploma in Digital Technology (Data Management) is designed to provide you with the practical skills and technical knowledge needed to understand how organisations use digital technology and data systems effectively. Through a combination of hands-on activities, projects, and real-world scenarios, you will develop an understanding of technology systems, cybersecurity, database management, IT support, and emerging digital technologies.
This course is ideal for students who enjoy technology, problem-solving, and working with data, and who are considering further study or a career within the growing digital sector.
What you’ll study:
The course is broken down into 6 units:
Setup and configure Technology Systems
Exploring Current and Emerging Technologies
Security Protection and Risk Management
IT Service Solutions
Database Tools and Techniques
Organisational Data Systems
The areas covered within these modules are:
• Installing, configuring and testing a computer system to given user requirements.
• Investigating current and emerging technologies and how organisations use them to meet their business needs.
• Understanding the threats to IT system security, and the methods used to protect against them.
• Interpreting the needs of an organisation and how to design an appropriate information technology (IT) solution.
• Collecting data, planning, creating and using databases, and presenting information to a range of audiences for given purposes.
• Manipulating different types of data – you will produce visual representations of data and perform maintenance activities, finding solutions to produce a finished product.
If needed, you may also be able to study English or Maths alongside this course.
Will I need a DBS check for this course?
No, you will not need a DBS check for this course
Will I need any specialist uniform and/or kit?
No specialist uniform is required – you can dress how you feel comfortable.
What are the days and hours of the course?
You will be in UCM for 3 full day, and you can expect 3 hours self-study each week. Timetables are issued during Induction in September.
Will I undertake a work placement as part of the course?
In addition to your classroom learning, you will have opportunities to develop employability skills through project work, employer engagement activities, careers guidance, and support from Student Services and Careers Advisers.
Opportunities to visit UCM
Useful links
Free school meals and transport
What are my progression and career options?
The skills developed on this programme are relevant to a range of entry level careers within the digital and technology sector, including:
• IT Support Technician
• Service Desk Analyst
• Junior Network Technician
• Digital Support Assistant
• Cybersecurity Support Technician
• Data Administrator
• Systems Support Assistant
To progress onto the Level 3 course you must get a Merit within this Level 2 course.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is primarily through practical and written assignments that allow you to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in realistic scenarios.
Two units are externally assessed, you must successfully achieve all required units to gain the qualification.
To pass the course you’ll need to pass every unit.
Entry requirements
For this course, you’ll need 3 GCSE’s at grade D or above.
The Pearson BTEC Level 2 Technical Diploma in Digital Technology (Data Management) is primarily aimed at post-16 learners, typically those who have completed their GCSEs and want to progress into technical education.
Please note, Functional Skills Level 1 pass is equivalent to grade D.