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Information Technology (Level 2 Traineeship)

OCNNI
Computing & IT

Course Overview

The Level 2 Traineeship will enable you to achieve a qualification which is comparable to 4 GCSEs. The practical nature of the course will introduce you to the computer industry and gives you an insight into a range of available careers. It gives you an insight into the IT industry with a view to further study or employment. The vocational elements of the course are assessed with coursework covering a broad range of IT skills, including Graphic Design, Web Site Development, 2D Games Dev., IT Application Creation. The Traineeship will contain, within 1 year, OCN-NI Transversal Skills at Level 2, Essential Skills Numeracy and Literacy.
  • Study Mode
    Full-Time
  • Duration
    1 Year
  • Campus
    Limavady
    Strand Road

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  • Course: Open College Network NI (OCN NI) Level 2 Traineeship Information Technology
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2026
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  • Course: Open College Network NI (OCN NI) Level 2 Traineeship Information Technology
    Campus: Limavady
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Course Offering

  • Site location Limavady Main St Strand Road

Course Modules

  • Unit 1: IT Essentials
  • T (Transversal) Skills
  • Unit 2: IT Systems
  • Unit 3: IT Applications
  • Unit 4: Practical IT Project
  • Unit 9: 2D Games Development
  • Unit 10: Website Development
  • Unit 12: Graphic Design
  • Essential Skills - Literacy
  • Essential Skills - Numeracy
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

4 GCSEs Grades A-G to include Maths and English Grade D as a minimum

ROI Requirements

4 OLCs Grades O1-O8 to include Maths and English Grade O5 as a minimum

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Attendance at Information Session

Work Placement

60 hours of placement or simulated placement to be carried out over the year either as blocks or a small number of hours per week.

What's Next?

Further Study

The qualification will allow you to choose your progression route from a wide range of Level 3 Diploma courses at NWRC depending on the results obtained from the Vocational Qualification, Essential Skills Qualifications and T Skills qualifications.

Career Prospects

The qualification can be the first steps towards a career in as a Web Designer, A Software Developer, a Systems Administrator, a Graphic Designer or a career within Information Technology.

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Meet our students

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    Apprenticeships differ from school because you can actually earn a wage while gaining your qualifications.
    Declan McEleney (ApprenticeshipNI Welding)
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    My time studying Art & Design at Limavady campus allowed me to fully develop my creative and technical skills that I use every day running my own business, Amity Tattoo, in Ballymoney.
    Abigail Smyth (Art & Design)

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