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BTEC National Extended Diploma in Information Technology

at The Sixth Form College, Solihull · sixth form college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2024see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The BTEC Extended Diploma specification uses a combination of assessment styles to give learners confidence they can apply their knowledge to succeed in the workplace – and have the study skills to continue learning on higher education courses and throughout their career. The range of vocational assessments – both practical and written – mean students can showcase their learning and achievements to best effect when they take their next step, whether that’s supporting applications to higher education courses or potential employers. This course is designed to continue the approach to learning that learners have had at school, if they have studied IT on a vocational programme. Learners will experience a very ‘hands on’, practical course, with the ability to be creative using IT skills, and to apply them in a range of contexts.

What you need to get on

If you have taken an IT course at GCSE you must have achieved at least grade 4, or at least merit in OCR Nationals or BTEC First Diplomas. Students will also require grade 4 in Maths. This is in addition to our standard BTEC entry requirements. All learners are expected to undertake two periods of vocational work experience (one in Year 12 and the second in Year 13).

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

  • Solihull Sixth Form College

    The Sixth Form College Solihull Widney Manor Road, Solihull, B91 3WR

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