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

at Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form, Birmingham · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Information Technology (AAQ) allows students to study the fundamental knowledge of Information Technology covering the role and implications of using Information Technology systems and cyber-security threats and how to manage attacks. Students will also develop important skills for creating websites to meet a specific purpose and to manage data through the development of a relational database solution. The qualification can be studied alongside A-Levels and it provides a useful grounding for students interested in studying information technology at a higher level. The qualification could be studied alongside the science A-Levels, A-Levels in Maths or Business.

What you need to get on

The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.

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

  • Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form

    Bordesley Green Road, Birmingham, B9 4TR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Birmingham

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