BTEC National Certificate in Information Technology
at Idsall School, Shifnal · school or sixth form
What the college says
If you're interested in IT and want to study the subject alongside other Level 3 qualifications, this course will give you a basic introduction. It can provide you with skills to use in employment, apprenticeships or to support your applications for a degree in an IT discipline or a degree where having IT related skills would put you one step ahead. You don't need to have studied IT previously to take this course.
What you need to get on
The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.
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
Idsall School
Coppice Green Lane, Shifnal, TF11 8PD
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Shifnal
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