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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Information Technology

at Cheltenham Bournside School, Cheltenham · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This Information Technology qualification can be studied alongside other Level 3 qualifications. We offer the course as an Extended Certificate (equivalent to 1 A Level) which is designed for post-16 learners wishing to go on to further or higher level study, or directly to employment in this area. The qualification attracts UCAS points and is widely recognised by universities and employers. Many students opt for this qualification because 50% of the final assessment is comprised of ongoing coursework, and the assessment is not solely based on terminal examinations at the end of Year 13. Mandatory units for the Extended Certificate: Information technology systems Creating systems to manage information Using social media in business Website development.

What you need to get on

See our current Sixth Form Prospectus for further details.

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

  • Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre

    Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, GL51 3EF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Cheltenham

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