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

at Leigh Academy Bexley · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The qualification has four mandatory units covering the following topics: • Information Technology Systems – Information technology systems, including the relationship between software and hardware, and the issues related to IT systems • Cyber Security and Incident Management – Types of cyber security attacks, the vulnerabilities in networked systems and how to plan and respond to attacks • Website Development – The development tools, techniques and processes used in website development and how to test usability, functionality and fitness for purpose • Relational Database Development – Structure of data, data design and database management systems (DBMS).

What you need to get on

7 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths GCSE Computer Science grade 6 or BTEC Information Technology Level 2 Merit, or Cambridge National Information Technology Level 2 Merit

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

  • Leigh Academy Bexley

    Leigh Academy Bexley Northumberland Heath, Erith, DA8 3BN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Erith

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