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BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Computing

at Gateshead College, Gateshead · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma9 monthsFull time

What the college says

How do you secure your life online and trust others to do the same? In the coming year, hackers will launch increasingly sophisticated attacks on everything from critical infrastructure to medical devices. This exciting study programme will arm you with the vital skills and knowledge to protect you from these types of attacks. It will teach you the fundamentals of encryption, investigate how hackers penetrate systems and provide strong cyber-defence tactics. Starting with the basics of building computer systems to supporting and maintaining network technologies. You should have a basic knowledge of PC systems either through use of your computer at home or the subjects you have studies at school. What will I study? You can choose to specialise in the following pathways: Cyber Security and Infrastructure Support Networking and Telecoms. You will complete the following commercial projects set by our employer partners: Project1:-Specify and Build a computer system, learn how to plan, monitor and implement a project using IT to help you to specify and build a computer system for a client. Project 2:-Design and Build a Network Infrastructure Working alongside Perfect Image, you will design and virtually build a network infrastructure to suit the needs of a client. This will involve consideration of a range of network system devices and network operating systems. Project3:- Cyber Security, there are now more than 120 separate families of ransomware, said experts studying the malicio

What you need to get on

Qualifications Needed: GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C) Required Experience: We welcome applicants without prior experience.

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

  • BALTIC CAMPUS

    Quarryfield Road Baltic Business Quarter, GATESHEAD, NE8 3BE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · GATESHEAD

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