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Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Information Technology (Extended Certificate)

at Longley Park Sixth Form Academy · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Themes covered are: Information Technology Systems Cyber Security and Incident Management Relational Database Design Website Development

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and 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

  • Longley Park Sixth Form Academy

    Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road, Sheffield, S5 6SG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Sheffield

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