AAQ BTEC National in Computing (Extended Certificate
at Brentwood County High School · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail
What the college says
This qualification is designed to support learners who are interested in a two-year course that meets entry requirements for a course in computer-related study at higher education. The qualification enables learners to explore a choice of sector areas, enabling progression to either higher education or employment in the computing sector.
What you need to get on
Grade 4 in Computer Science or Grade 4 in Maths.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Brentwood County High School Sixth Form
Shenfield Common Seven Arches Road, Brentwood, CM14 4JF
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