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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Information Technology

at Cox Green School, Maidenhead · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2024see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

Unit 1: Information Technology Systems Learners study the role of computer systems and the implications of their use in personal and professional situations. Unit 2 Creating Systems to Manage Information Learners study the design, creation, testing and evaluation of a relational database system to manage information. Unit 3 Using Social Media in Business Learners explore how businesses use social media to promote their products and services. Learners also implement social media activities in a business to meet requirements. Unit 6: Website Development Students will be studying the Edexcel syllabus (QAN: 601/7575/8). More details on the course specification at https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/information-technology-2016.html#tab-1

What you need to get on

5 GCSE grade 5s and above including 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

  • Cox Green School

    HIGHFIELD LANE, MAIDENHEAD, SL6 3AX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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