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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Information Technology

at Churchdown School, Gloucester · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

If you'd like to learn more about IT systems and their use in business, this course which is equivalent in size to an A Level, will give you a basic introduction. You would generally take this alongside other Level 3 courses such as other A levels or a work related course. It aims to teach you some of the practical skills required for IT related work as well as develop the general transferable skills required in the modern workplace.

What you need to get on

GCSE point score of above 4.0 in five or more subjects including English and maths or a relevant Level 2 qualification.

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

  • Churchdown School

    Winston Road Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2RB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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