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Extended Diploma in IT (Network and Cyber Security Technician) with CISCO Internet of Everything & CISCO Cyber Security

at Solihull College and University Centre, Solihull · university

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This is a two year course which leads on to higher education, a degree apprenticeship, a level 4 apprenticeship or into employment. During the first year you will study: Unit 1: Communication and Employability skills for IT Practitioners Unit 2: Computer Systems Unit 6: Software Design and Development Unit 7: Organisation systems security Unit 8: e-commerce Unit 9: Networks Unit 28: Website Production Unit 30: Digital graphics Unit 36: Computer games platforms and Technologies After successfully completing the first year you will study: Unit 3: Information Systems Unit 5: Managing Computer networks Unit 10: Communication Technologies Unit 11: Systems analysis and design Unit 12: IT Technical support Unit 13: IT Troubleshooting and repair Unit 18: Computer Systems Architecture Unit 25: Maintaining Computer Systems Unit 32: Networked Systems security

What you need to get on

A PASS or higher at Level 2 OCR Diploma or BTEC extended certificate and English GCSE at grade C/4 or higher and Mathematics GCSE at grade C/4 or higher or 4 GCSEs at grade 4 (or grade C) or higher including English and Mathematics. Successful Completion of Induction Process

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

  • Blossomfield Campus

    Blossomfield Rd, Solihull, B91 1SB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Solihull

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