Level 2 Digital and IT Skills Award (Gateway)

A structured ICT course that is for learners who want to develop and extend their digital and IT skills to prepare for different roles in the digital and creative industries.

The course will develop learners’ ability to maximise tools available in word processing software to prepare, process and produce a wide range of sophisticated and professional documents. Learners’ will also develop an understanding of spreadsheet software (Excel), it’s tools, features and techniques used to produce spreadsheets, as part of this they will also learn how to apply advanced formula and use automated tools.

This course will include:

• Creating and editing information in Word documents – including templates and save options


• Modifying style and layout of documents – including text formatting, inserting and formatting tables and images


• Understand the features of spreadsheet software and how they are used


• Create spreadsheets to improve productivity – including advanced formula, formatting options and methods to display data


• Proofing and checking tools available in Word and Excel

This course is subsidised by Government funding so you should aim to attend the whole course.

Learners need to be able to use a computer competently (at least level 1 standard) and assess at L1 and above for English language (or provide evidence of already obtained this qualification or equivalent)

You may enrol in person at a centre, or by calling (01202) 123 444.

Your tutor will work with you to develop an Individual Learning Plan and review your progress against this throughout the length of the course.

This course is for learners that want to continue to develop their ICT and digital skills to a higher standard, either progressing from Digital Functional Skills Level 1 or identifying as having the necessary ICT skills to jump straight to this level from initial assessment results and discussion.

Learners should be competent computer users with some form of access outside of the classroom. Due to it being a portfolio based course, there will be an emphasis on homework and coursework.

You will need a notebook and pen to make notes in class. Access to computer outside of class.

Other courses at the next level may be offered by Skills & Learning or other local providers.

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English, maths and computing skills: all of our courses support the development of relevant English, maths and computing skills.

Refunds: please see details of our cancellation policy in our Terms and Conditions on our website www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/terms-and-conditions or in our brochure.

Attendance: before enrolling you should ensure that you can attend all classes offered as far as possible.

Places on courses: many of our courses are in high demand. If you have been offered a place but no longer require it, please advise us immediately as you may be preventing another learner from taking the place. Where learners do not attend the first session, without having given prior notice, Skills & Learning reserve the right to offer the place on the course to another learner; you will not be eligible for a refund it it is outside of the terms outlined in our cancellation policy.

Fully funded learners: if you have been offered a fully funded place on a course and no longer require it, you must advise us before the course starts so that your place can be offered to someone else. We reserve the right to withdraw future offers of fully funded places if you regularly do not start or complete funded courses.

Home study: you will be required to do significant study at home between sessions to assist with your learning and progress.

Qualification Levels: there is further information about qualification levels on our website.

Proof of identity: please bring photographic ID and your National Insurance number with you to your first session. You will also need to provide it for any external examinations you take.

Off-site activities: with some courses, there may be the opportunity for off-site enrichment activities at additional cost, for example: gallery, museum or exhibition visits. Where this is an integral part of the course, your tutor will discuss the arrangements with you during your induction.

Parking at centres: parking at centres may be limited; please be prepared to use on street parking or pay and display car parks. For information regarding each centre, please visit the venue section of our website www.skillsandlearningace.com/our-centres/.

Refreshments: tea/coffee or vending machine(s) are available at some venues. Further information can be found in the venue section of our website www.skillsandlearningace.com/our-centres/.

Unspent Criminal Convictions we require learners to disclose any unspent criminal convictions. Please refer to www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/disclosure-of-unspent-convictions.

If you have any accessibility or disability issues that we need to accommodate or if you think you may need any other support to complete your chosen course, please contact: 01202 123444 or e-mail enquiries@salbcp.com. All enquiries are treated in confidence.