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

at Nottingham Academy, Nottingham · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Information Technology (Extended Certificate) 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.

What you need to get on

4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above or a relevant level 2 qualification

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

  • Nottingham Academy

    The Nottingham Academy, Greenwood Road, Nottingham, NG3 7EB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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