Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma in IT
at Kettering Science Academy, Kettering · school or sixth form
What the college says
Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course. This qualification provides the ideal foundation for those students who wish to pursue IT at degree level or as a career. This pathway focuses on the development of a range of applications across platforms and sectors. We have made sure our students will gain the right combination of knowledge, understanding and skills required for the 21st century, enabling them to demonstrate the skills of writing specifications and the design, build, testing and implementation of applications.
What you need to get on
This course is open to students who have achieved a grade 6 in GCSE IT or A grade 5 in Computing
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
Kettering Science Academy
Deeble Road, Kettering, NN15 7AA
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Kettering
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.
- Their version
Barnsley · Yorkshire and The Humber · 1 year