Diploma in IT (QCF)
at Semester Learning and Development, London · training provider
What the college says
The BTEC Nationals in IT is a technical level qualification which will help the learner to move up to a Higher Education (HE) qualification. It will give the learner an excellent foundation at technician level and can be incorporated into an apprenticeship. There are mandatory units which are common to all engineering disciplines, and the optional units to make up the 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 credits. The Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in IT are accredited on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) . The BTEC qualifications in this specification have been developed in the IT sector to: Give education and training for IT employees Give IT employees opportunities to achieve a nationally recognised level 3 vocationally-specific qualification Give full-time learners the opportunity to enter employment in the IT sector or to progress to vocational qualifications such as the Edexcel BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing and Systems Development Give learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.
What you need to get on
3 GCSE’s, English, Maths and IT ideally. Non-native English speakers and those students who have not had their final two years of schooling in English will need to demonstrate one of the following upon entry: Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2 IELTS 5.5 (including 5.5 for reading and writing) PTE 5.1 or equivalent
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
Semester Learning and Development
Online
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.
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London · London · 28 weeks