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BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Information Technology

at Truro and Penwith College, Truro · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

This dynamic course allows you to study a broad computing curriculum, including games design, cyber security, and programming. Perfect for students who are unsure which area of computing they wish to pursue a career in, but who are confident it will be in a computing discipline. If you enjoy learning about Computers and Information Technology, then the Extended National Diploma in Information Technology will be of great interest to you. This new course has been completely revamped to cover the very latest subjects in Information Technology. Building on your existing knowledge this course will stretch and challenge your IT knowledge and skills. Lessons take place in specialist IT rooms with networked PCs. Your lecturers will be specialists in their field who will teach you through a variety of demonstrations, lectures and by helping you undertake a variety of practical tasks. You will have access to hardware and networking lab facilities for the practical parts of the course.

What you need to get on

You must attend an interview where your experience and/or performance and attitude will be taken into account. You will need 4 GCSEs at Grade 4, at least one of these in Maths and/or English.

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

  • 1 September 2026 · Penzance

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