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Diploma in IT (QCF)

at Waltham Forest College, London · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma28 weeksFull time£5,421

What the college says

This course is equivalent to 2 A-levels and is made up of 2 qualifications over 2 years. In your first year of study, you will work towards the Level 3 National Extended Certificate in IT. On successful completion of year one, you will progress to the Level 3 Diploma in IT. This course supports the development of essential, specialist skills for careers in information technology such as networking, programming, or data management. IT provides learners with the academic skills to progress to a range of higher education and apprenticeship courses including HNC or BA in computing, network engineering, business management, telecom professionals, infrastructure technician etc. Through tutorial sessions you will be supported to enhance your employability skills including project management, team work, research, communication and presentation skills alongside your time management. The course is scheduled over 3.5 days per week and will be a mixture of theory, practical and online lessons.

What you need to get on

The entry requirements for this course are: • 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths, or; • Merit in relevant Level 2 qualification; • Interview and assessment. You will have the opportunity to study GCSE maths or English alongside your course so you can progress onto the next level.

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

  • Forest Road Site

    Forest Road, WALTHAM FOREST, E17 4JB

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