BTEC National Extended Certificate in Information Technology
at Joseph Leckie Academy, Walsall · school or sixth form
What the college says
The course comprises four elements, one exam based unit, one controlled assessment and two coursework based units. Unit 1: Information Technology Systems (Exam), Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information (Controlled Assessment), Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business, Unit 5: Data Modelling
What you need to get on
Minimum of 5 grade 4 at GCSE or equivalent. Grade 4 or equivalent in your chosen study subject is preferred.
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
Joseph Leckie Academy
WALSTEAD ROAD WEST, WALSALL, WS5 4PG
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · WALSALL
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