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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Information Technology 2016

at Featherstone High School, Southall · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2025see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

BTEC National Extended Certificate in Information Technology Level 3 Extended Certificate in Information Technology Consists of three mandatory units: Information Technology Systems; Creating Systems to Manage Information; and Using Social Media in Business. Plus one optional unit from: Programming; Data Modelling; Website Development; Mobile Apps Development; and Computer Games Development. Assessments: externally assessed - two hour exam; 10 hours controlled assessment task; and internally assessed coursework. CAREER PATHWAYS: Office administration, IT support, data analyst, web development and systems development and programming, junior administrator, receptionist, IT assistant, office support, trainee merchandiser, buyer or stock controller.

What you need to get on

Level 3 Entrance Criteria 5A*-D/9-3 required including a D/3 in English Lang and Maths. Level 2 BTECs accepted at Pass level. min APS 3.5

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

  • Featherstone High School

    11 Montague Waye, Southall, UB2 5HF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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