Level 2 Esports

Player One Ready? Enter Level 2 Esports at Tameside College!

Step into the dynamic world of esports, where every pixel matters and every move carries the potential for success! The present audience now surpasses 250 million and projected to soar to 400 million by 2022, esports isn't just a pastime—it's a rapidly advancing global force! And here's the kicker: we're not just spectators; we're pioneers of this digital revolution

Our Level 2 course isn't your typical ordinary curriculum: it's your exclusive gateway to the heart of digital sports prowess. Spanning just one year, it not only sets the stage for you to enter onto our Level 3 course but gives you the opportunity to explore apprenticeships and work placements!

Ever dreamed of becoming the ultimate digital influencer? Brace yourself because your dream is about to become a reality! Our course isn't just about grasping the esports hype

train; it's about arming you with the skills and knowledge to carve your place in gaming history!

But hold on, there's more! Grip your controllers tight because we're not just about theory—we're all about action! Envision this: intense gameplay, Esports National competitions, weekly gaming battles, coaching sessions, and abundant skill enhancement opportunities! It's time to plunge into the heart-pounding world of esports, where ingenuity and rivalry collide! These are the units you will work towards completing, priming you for Level 3 and beyond!

Introduction to Esports, Games, Teams & Tournaments

Establishing an Esports Organisation

Streaming for Esports

Plan for an Esports Event

Start an Enterprise in Esports

Positive Health & Wellbeing in Esports

This course is a life changing opportunity where your passion for video games can become a life-long obsession. Buckle up and get ready to soar to the pinnacles of esports glory with our Level 2 Esports Course!
Your journey here involves mastering industry-leading software tools such as Unreal Engine, Visual Studio, Adobe Creative Suite, Unity, and Office 365. Plus, you'll have exclusive access to our cutting-edge E-Sports Lab, equipped with the latest consoles and workstations tailored for honing your skills and hosting Esports events.

You'll harness the power of the Esports Lab using state-of-the-art computers featuring Intel i7 Processors, NVidia 2070 graphics cards, SSDs, and 32GB DDR4 RAM. Coupled with 240hz Monitors, get ready for a super smooth gaming experience!

Expect personalised guidance with your own Individual Learning Plan and dedicated personal progress Tutors ensuring your every success along the way!

We're not stopping there! Every week, we organize Esports events in collaboration with the British Esports Association and host professional games for our College Esports Team. This offers you an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in team events at local, national, and global levels.

But wait, there's more! Prepare to be enlightened by expert talks from renowned companies like PwC, Guild Esports, and EA! Additionally, we curate a calendar filled with exciting events and inspiring trips throughout the year to keep your journey vibrant and engaging!
Typically those students who miss out on the grade boundary for Level 3 Esports (5 GCSE grades at 4 or above), but still want to enrol onto Esports will go on to do the Level 2 qualification. You will be interviewed for this course and are advised to express your enthusiasm for working in the computing sector as well as describe the games you’re currently playing competitively.

If you have not achieved a Grade 4 in your GCSE maths and/or GCSE English Language, you must continue working towards achieving these GCSE qualifications.

If you have achieved a Level 2 Functional Skills qualification in maths and/or English, you are no longer required to continue to study and work towards achieving your GCSE Grade 4 in maths and/or English.
All units are ‘paperless’ with assignment submission, marking and feedback all provided through our Virtual Learning Environment. We use a wide range of assessment methods such as discussions, presentations, written work, video and audio evidence. These are so that you learn the necessary skills that you would expect to have when entering the Esports Industry
On completion of this course, you will be provided with the opportunity to progress onto the Level 3 Esports Diploma following a full review. The 2 year Level 3 Diploma has the equivalent UCAS credit as 3 A levels and is a natural pathway for most learners who complete their Level 2 course.

This will give learners the opportunity to then progress and apply for a number of exciting pathways such:

· University at undergraduate level e.g., BSc Games Technology, BSc Esports Management etc.

· Employment within the IT/ Computing sector such as web development, competitive gaming, e-sports promoter, e-sports/social media influencer and digital marketer. Part of our course is that we explore the potential opportunities available when embarking on this exciting career path and the skills, knowledge and behaviour expected.

· We try our best to provide our learners with access to apprenticeships and work placements to give them the best chance of experiencing work life within the industry. We also support learners to take action themselves in discovering new opportunities by reaching out to potential companies that are local to the area.

· Self-Employment – The digital age provides our learners with a low barrier to entry, meaning working in the Esports industry can mean simply having access to a computer and internet connection and the willingness to try! This could span a huge range of roles such as Esports digital marketing, Esports Journalist, Streaming Gameplay, Shoutcasting, Influencer Marketing, Event promoter, or even become a professional Esports Athlete!

We actively support learners on their pathway to higher level study. We work closely with our learners through the UCAS process or assisting with applications for apprenticeships and all other career pathways.

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