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BTEC Information Technology

at FAIRFAX, Sutton Coldfield · other provider

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The National Extended Certificate in Information Technology is equivalent to one A Level. It runs over 2 years and give learners the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills in IT systems, systems management and social media in business. This will enable learners to progress to further study in the IT sector or other sectors. YEAR 12: TOPICS STUDIED: Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information. Students study the design, creation, testing and evaluation of a relational database system to manage information. Students are set a supervised task, where they are required to design, create, test and evaluate a relational database system. Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business explores how businesses use social media to promote their products and services. Learners also implement social media activities in a business to meet requirements. It is an internally assessed assignment where students complete a series of tasks set in a work-related scenario, which you can tailor to local industry needs. ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE: Unit 2 is externally assessed 10 hour supervised exam over a 2 week period. Unit 3 is an internally assessed assignment. These units count as 50% of the A Level and gives students a Level 3 Certificate in IT. YEAR 13: TOPICS STUDIED: Unit 1: Information Technology systems, students are required to sit a two hour exam, which is worth 90 marks. The exam will assess students understanding of computer systems and the implications of their use in personal and pro

What you need to get on

Applicants will need to have a minimum of 5 grades 9-4 (or A*-C) GCSEs, including English and Mathematics. Internal applicants who meet the minimum academic entrance requirements will be offered a place automatically (subject to availability of courses). All successful applicants will be required to sign a sixth form code of conduct in recognition of the Academy's expectations of sixth form students in terms of their behaviour, punctuality and attendance.

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

  • Fairfax

    Fairfax Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7JT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Sutton Coldfield

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