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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Information Technology

at Wednesfield Academy, Wolverhampton · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2025see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

If you enjoy maths and physics and like problem solving then you may be interested in a career in engineering. It's equivalent to one A level, studied over 2 years which means when you have finished the course you can use it to get a job, or an apprenticeship or you can use it alongside other qualifications for getting into university to study engineering related degree courses.

What you need to get on

4 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above including English, Maths and Science or a relevant Level 2 work related 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

  • Wednesfield High Specialist Engineering Academy

    Lichfield Road Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 3ES

    DaytimeClassroom based
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