BTEC Higher National Extended Certificate in Information Technology
at Friesland School · school or sixth form
What the college says
The qualification enables learners to develop knowledge and skills needed for entry level roles related to IT, including vocational apprenticeship roles and trainee/entry level roles. The course comprises 4 modules which use a combination of assessment styles to give students confidence they can apply their knowledge to succeed in the workplace - and have the study skills to continue learning throughout their career.
What you need to get on
Pass at 4 or above in GCSE Computer Science or C GCSE ICT.
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
Friesland 6th Form
FRIESLAND SCHOOL NURSERY AVENUE, NOTTINGHAM, NG10 5AF
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Start dates
- 4 September 2026 · NOTTINGHAM
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