What is the purpose of this qualification?
This qualification is current and has been developed alongside consultants with years of industry knowledge to ensure that it is fit for purpose. The qualifications purpose is to:
- prepare learners to progress to a qualification in the same sector or a related area at a higher level
- prepare learners for employment within different roles in the digital and creative industries and in other industries that require specific digital and IT skills within Digital Business Solutions.
This qualification can be used as an additional course to enhance learner apprenticeships.
What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?
These qualifications are for learners who want to develop and extend their digital and IT skills to prepare for different roles in the digital and creative industries within Digital Business Solutions.
The qualifications are also designed for job roles in other industries where specific digital and IT skills are required, such as finance, marketing, machining and manufacturing.
How is this qualification different from other, similar qualifications?
A learner should take this qualification over others because this is a current qualification which will advance learner skills in Digital Business Solutions.
Which job roles does this qualification support?
This qualification will give learners the additional skills to enhance their knowledge within the Digital Business Solutions area of the Digital sector.
What are the progression options?
Learners can progress to a Level 3 diploma in Digital Business Solutions, including Gateway Qualifications’ Level 3 Diploma in Digital Business Solutions.
Alternatively, learners can choose to continue on to another course within our Level 3 Digital suite:
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Digital Engineering Design
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Digital Engineering Design
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Digital Product Design
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Digital Product Design
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Games Technologies
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Games Technologies
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Networking and Cybersecurity
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Networking and Cybersecurity
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Social Media for E-Commerce
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Social Media for E-Commerce
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Software Development
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Software Development
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Systems Infrastructure
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Systems Infrastructure
Progression & entry requirements
There is no requirement for learners to have undertaken a specific qualification, but learners should be able to demonstrate the skills and ability to study at Level 3. English and Maths at Level 2 will provide a good foundation for successful progression.
Learners can progress in a number of ways:
- progressing to a larger qualification at the same level (Certificate to Diploma)
- progressing to a higher level qualification
- progressing to employment where they can apply their digital and IT knowledge and skills.
