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BTEC L3 National Extended Certificate in Information Technology (AAQ)

at The Windsor Forest Colleges Group, Berkshire · college

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification36 weeksFull time£2,583

What the college says

This course is designed for learners who are interested in an introduction to creating IT systems to manage and share information. The content of the course has been developed in collaboration with employers and representatives from higher education, ensuring that content is up to date and includes the knowledge, understanding, skills and attributes required in the sector. You are assessed with practical activities, courework, controlled assessments and exams.

What you need to get on

Requires four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths, and may include a BTEC at a merit or above.

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

Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Egham

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