Skip to content
referalearnerFind my match

Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in IT

at Allerton High School, Leeds · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This qualification is designed for learners 16 years old or over who want to continue their education through applied learning by developing their knowledge and understanding of the principles of IT and global information systems. It is designed to be taken alongside other qualifications (such as Level 3 vocational Cambridge Technicals in Business, Digital Media and/or A Level Computing, English or Mathematics) within a 16-19 study programme, primarily to support the main subjects. Achievement of this qualification can support progression to go on and study in a Higher Education institution either on relevant IT degrees such as Computing and Technology or Business IT or support progression on to other degree courses.

What you need to get on

You should have achieved 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 including English and Maths. Where Cambridge Technical Level 2 has been studied students should have achieved a Merit. Where Computer Science has been studied grade 4 is required.

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

  • Allerton High Business and Enterprise Specialist School

    KING LANE, LEEDS, LS17 7AG

    DaytimeClassroom based
    Check the journey

Start dates

  • 6 September 2027 · LEEDS

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.