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BTEC National Extended Certificate in IT

at Ormiston Forge Academy, Cradley Heath · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The BTEC National IT qualification is an ideal course for those students who are practically minded and want to learn how to use computers in different situations. The course is designed for learners who are interested in creating IT systems to manage and share information and how social media can be used in business. There are a variety of units to complete including: Unit 1 – Information Technology Systems, Unit 2 – Creating Systems to Manage Information, Unit 3 – Using Social Media in Business and Unit 5 – Data Modelling.

What you need to get on

Maths/English at grade 4+ and a KS4 ICT qualification e.g. BTEC L2 at Merit or Higher.

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

  • Ormiston Forge Academy

    Wrights LAne, Cradley Heath, B64 6QU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Cradley Heath

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