Pearson Edexcel L3 National Foundation Diploma in Information Technology (Fl3)
at Hartlepool College of Further Education, Hartlepool · college
What the college says
A programme of study aimed at those who wish to gain a specialist Level 3 vocational qualification in the Computing, Digital, and IT sectors, for progression to Employment, Apprenticeships or Higher Education.
What you need to get on
The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.
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
Hartlepool College Of Further Education
Stockton Street, HARTLEPOOL, TS24 7NT
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · HARTLEPOOL
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