IT Systems and Principles for IT Professionals - Level 3
at Blackpool and The Fylde College, Blackpool · college
What the college says
Set on a career in the fast-moving world of computing and ICT/IT? This is the course for you. You'll learn: Software developmentNetworking principlesTesting and maintaining Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systemsICT repair centre procedureInternet technologiesWindows server administration fundamentalsThis course will prepare you for working or studying further in Computing and Digital Technologies. You will also learn to work as part of a team and to feel confident about your ability to work in the ICT industry. This course is ideal for those who want a solid introduction to industry techniques ready for entry-level roles - or as a fast-track study programme getting you ready for one of our Computing and Digital Technologies degree programmes the following September. There are multiple start dates and times for this qualification to accommodate varying lifestyles.
What you need to get on
It would be helpful to have completed the level 2 ICT Systems and Principles prior to starting this course however, you should have good English reading and writing together with an understanding of how to use PC's which may have been acquired through experience in the workplace. If you are looking to progress or change careers by gaining a qualification that can lead to degree-level study, you will be assessed on an individual basis and relevant work experience will be considered.
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
BISPHAM CAMPUS
BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE Ashfield Road, Blackpool, FY2 0HB
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Start dates
- 24 September 2026 · Blackpool
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