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AAQ IT

at Whickham School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2025see the detail

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

WHy choose BTEC NATIONAL IT? The new BTEC Nationals in Information Technology course uses a combination of assessment styles to give students the confidence that they can apply their knowledge to succeed in the workplace - and have the study skills to continue learning on higher education courses and throughout their career. This range of vocational assessments - both practical and written - mean students can showcase their learning and achievements to best effect when they take their next step, whether that's supporting applications to higher education courses or potential employers.

What you need to get on

Pass in Level 2 BTEC or entry requirement

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

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

  • Whickham School

    Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, NE16 5AR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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