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BTEC National in Information Technology Certificate/Extended Certficate Level 3

at Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School, Dronfield · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course is an introduction to the study of creating IT systems that manage and share information. This alongside other fields of study, supports progression to a wide range of higher education courses, not only in IT/computing. Two options are available; the one A Level equivalent Extended Certificate or the two A Level equivalent Diploma.

What you need to get on

Five 9-5 grades including English and Maths plus an ICT qualification at level 2 (e.g. L2P+ in iMedia) This course is only avaiable to current Y13's who have already completed the first year.

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

  • Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

    Green Lane, Dronfield, S18 2FZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Dronfield

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