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IT and Computing

These courses have been developed by the awarding body with collaboration from employers, higher education representatives, and professional bodies to provide you with up-to-date technical content and the necessary skills and attributes to succeed in the sector.
  • Type
    Full Time
  • Level
    Level 2
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Starts
    10 September 2025
  • Code
    ITFXF
Provided by TGI College

Course Entry

Level 2: Four GCSEs at grade D/3 or above across a range of subjects preferably including English language and maths, or successful completion of a Level 1 qualification, or relevant experience for mature students.

Level 3: Five GCSEs at grades C/4 or above across a range of subjects including English language and preferably maths, or a relevant Level 2 qualification at merit or above, or relevant experience for mature students.

Course Content

Level 2

Equivalent to four GCSEs.

Example units:

  • Essentials of IT
  • Essentials of cyber security
  • Participating in a project
  • Pitching a project
  • Creating programming solutions
  • Creating websites
  • Creating mobile applications
  • Games creation

Level 3

Equivalent to three A levels.

Example units:

  • Creating systems to manage information
  • Using social media in business
  • Programming
  • Computer games development
  • Cyber security and incident management
  • IT project management
  • Mobile apps development
  • The internet of things
  • IT service delivery
You’ll study at
Coutanchez Campus (TGI College & TGI Apprenticeships)

The dynamic heart of technical, vocational, and further education in Guernsey.

About the Campus
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Course Assessment

  • Coursework in a variety of formats (internally and externally verified)
  • Level 2: Externally assessed exams
  • Level 3: Two units externally examined, and two externally assessed written tasks

Course Destination

This course embeds personal and skills development such as:

  • Cognitive and problem-solving skills
  • Intrapersonal skills (communication, collaboration, negotiation, influencing)
  • Self-presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Self-management, adaptability, resilience
  • Self-monitoring and development

Each year, Tech Day is held where you can showcase your projects to local employers, family, and friends.

In addition, you will participate in enrichment activities such as healthy cooking, physical activities, fundraising, charitable work, and discussions on current affairs.

Successful completion of Level 2 (with merit or distinction, English at Level 2, and attendance above 88%) allows progression to Level 3.

Level 3 graduates can progress directly into roles in the local IT, technical, or creative sectors, or into higher education.

Tutors will provide information, advice, and guidance to help you make informed next-step decisions.