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

at Rainford High School · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Throughout this course, you will study several different elements of ICT that will give you the opportunity to develop a broad and varied skill set and allow you to produce projects that you will find both engaging and challenging; from Social Media for Business, to Programming, the course is designed to give you a real understanding of ICT and its real world importance.

What you need to get on

GCSE ICT or Computer Science is desirable but not essential

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

  • Rainford Sixth Form

    Higher Lane, St Helens, WA11 8NY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · St Helens

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