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

at Rainham School For Girls, Gillingham · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionStrong standard2026see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Information Technology (IT) involves the use of computers in industry, commerce, the arts and elsewhere. It includes aspects of IT systems architecture, human factors, project management and the general ability to use computers. Increasingly businesses are implementing IT strategies to manage and process data both to support many business processes and to deliver new opportunities. The content of this course has been developed in consultation with academics to ensure that it incorporates the most up to date knowledge and skills to enable progression to higher education. In addition, employers and professional bodies have been consulted on the content development to confirm its relevance to current industry practice used in IT and related occupational disciplines.

What you need to get on

Standard sixth form entry requirements: 5 GCSEs graded at 4 or above (counting 2 BTECs maximum) which must include a grade 4 in English or Maths. As well as the above it is essential that you have an interest in IT. During the course you will need to be able to communicate effectively and undertake independent research and evaluate information from a variety of sources including social media. You will also be expected to handle and interpret data.

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

  • Rainham School for Girls

    DERWENT WAY, GILLINGHAM, ME8 0BX

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