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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Computing

at Tring School, Tring · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Edexcel - In the BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Computing, students will develop their understanding of both computers and computer systems, how they are designed, constructed, and used. The core study of computing encompasses programming languages, data structures, algorithms and with the underlying science of information and computation. The influence of computing has been profound in shaping the world in which we now live. The use of technology is almost universal among UK businesses, and increasingly businesses are adopting strategic technologies to deliver new opportunities. The professional, scientific and technical sector has shown the largest increase of all broad industry groups between 2012 and 2013, with a particularly large increase for this sector in London. Telecommunications has been the fastest growing part of the information economy sector, growing at 5.7 per cent per annum during the period from 2000 to 2013. There are approximately 1.3 million people working in technology specialist roles in the UK, and technology specialist employment is consistently increasing, growing by 6 per cent (71,000) from 2013 to 2014 alone. The UK is ranked second in the world for technological readiness by the World Economic Forum. The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with academics to ensure that it incorporates the most up-to-date knowledge and skills to enable progression to higher education. In addition, employers and professional bodies

What you need to get on

Grade 4 in GCSE English and Maths

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 · Tring

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