The BTEC level 3 Extended Diploma in Information and communication Technology is a practical and challenging two-year programme of study, equivalent to three A levels. The course covers several generalised IT areas, such as cyber security, programming, website development and databases. But also looks at specialised topics, including the Internet of Things, IT service delivery and IT technical Support and Management. The Course is for those that know they want to have a career in IT, but maybe unsure about which area of IT they want to specialise in. Selecting this course will provide the chance to sample thirteen different areas over the two years.
College entry. You do not need to have studied Computer Science at GCSE or BTEC Information and Communication Technology. However, if you have studied these courses, we would expect you to have obtained at least a grade 4 or Merit, (please refer to the entry requirements section for further details)
Learners on the course will be assessed through a mixture of written exams, timed assessments, and course work.
Information Technology Systems, Creating Systems to Manage Information, Using Social Media in Business, Programming, IT Project Management, Cyber Security and Incident Management, Website Development, The Internet of Things, IT Service Delivery and IT technical Support and Management are just some of the units you will cover.
The Extended Diploma course given learners the opportunity to progress into higher education or into apprenticeships in a related field of study or work.
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Our Elective Programme is designed to help you develop your gifts and interests as part of an enhanced level 3 programme. We will help you realise your potential by nurturing your talent and preparing you for study at the most prestigious universities or for progression to competitive higher-level apprenticeships. Your options range from our Honours Programme, which might include following a fourth A level, to specialist Futures Programmes that will support your career goals.
If you’re not quite ready to start on a Level 3 Technical course (T Levels) or a Vocational Level 3 course (BTEC) but want to begin on the path to your chosen career, the Transition Programme could be for you.
Transition Programmes are tailored to prepare students to move onto Technical or Vocational Level 3 study. They will give you the opportunity to improve your English and Maths, your work readiness skills and introduce you to the technical skills and concepts that you will need for future study and employment.
As part of the Transition Programme you will study a BTEC Level 2 Award in your chosen subject area as well as the BTEC Level 2 Extended Award in Work Skills. You will also have the opportunity to resit GCSE English and/or Maths if you have not yet achieved a grade 4.
Entry criteria for Transition Programmes is four grade 3s including grade 3s in English Language and Maths GCSE.
