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Vocational BTEC National Extended Certificate in Information Technology

at Marriotts School, Stevenage · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate is designed to provide specialist work-related qualifications in the areas of Computing and IT Systems. The objective of this qualification is to give learners the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills in IT systems, systems management and social media in business. This course will suit students with an innate curiosity about communication and computing, in all its forms. This might be an interest in programming, graphic design, communication systems or a student with an interest in computer systems and their development. As a BTEC course attendance and punctuality is important, as is the ability to efficiently use private study time.

What you need to get on

Students should have a Merit or above at Level 2 in ICT BTEC or a 5 or above in GCSE Computing. It is strongly advised that students should have a 5 in English Language, as a minimum. The coursework element requires students to be able to write in a style appropriate for A level/Level 3 BTEC.

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

  • Marriotts School

    Brittain Way, Stevenage, SG2 8UT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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