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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Information Technology (Single)

at Heston Community School, Hounslow · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

BTEC LEVEL 3 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY The BTEC Information Technology Level 3 qualification covers a range of IT topics. Students have to complete a certain number of mandatory units, which include creating systems, cyber security and information technology systems. In addition to this, students will also learn how to programme using Python and Visual Basic. They will also develop a website using HTML.

What you need to get on

Attainment 8 Score of 38+ and preferably a Grade 4+ in English and Mathematics.

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

  • Heston Community School

    Heston Road, Hounslow, TW5 0QR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Hounslow

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