Who is this qualification for? The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Information Technology is intended as an Applied General qualification covering 1080 GLH and is equivalent in size to three A Levels. It is designed to be offered to 16-19 learners who are interested in progressing to further study in higher education IT-related disciplines. The qualification gives learners a broad base of knowledge of the IT sector. The optional units enable learners to explore their own choice of areas for further study. Learners could also progress to employment in the IT sector. What does this qualification cover? The objective of this qualification is to give learners the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills in IT. Learners study the relationship between hardware and software, managing and communicating information and data, and the principles of designing and developing digital technologies and processes to support organisations. The additional mandatory unit that this qualification includes is Unit 14: IT Service Delivery (synoptic). This qualification also includes a choice of optional units, covering areas such website development, cloud computing, digital graphics and enterprise for IT.
Mandatory Units- learners complete and achieve all 7 units Unit 1: Information Technology Systems (External Exam) Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information (External exam) Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business (Core) Unit 4: Programming( Core) Unit 9: IT Project Management( Core) Unit 11: Cyber Security and Incident Management( External Exam) Unit 14: IT Service Delivery( External Exam)
Optional units - learners complete 6 units Unit 6: Website Development 60 Optional Internal( Optional) Unit 12: IT Technical Support and Management ( Optional) Unit 16: Cloud Storage and Collaboration Tools ( Optional) Unit 17: Digital 2D and 3D Graphics( Optional) Unit 19: The Internet of Things ( Optional) Unit 20: Enterprise in IT ( Optional)
Course options
Code
D4D172PLevel
Level 3Mode
Full TimeCampus
DartfordDuration
2 YearsStarting
9/09/2024Ending
19/06/2026-
What qualification will I gain?
BTEC L3 National Extended Diploma In Information Technology
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Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs at grades 9- 5 including English and Mathematics or equivalent qualification.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Information Technology or equivalent.
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What progression options will I have?
As this qualification is equivalent in size to three A Levels, it fully meets the requirements for progression to a wide range of degree programmes in IT and related areas. These include:
BSc in Business Information and Technology BSc in Digital Technology Solutions
BSc (Hons) in Computer Games Technology
BSc (Hons) in Creative Technology BSc (Hons) in Information Technology Management for Business-
BSc in Computing Forensics
BSc in Computer Networks and Security.
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What costs are involved?
Tuition Fees: 16-18 - free 19+ Advanced Learning Loan - £TBA Exam and Registration Fees (payable by all aged 19 and over): £TBA This course may also attract additional costs, for example, kit, uniform or books, that all students will be required to pay. Please contact the College for further details.
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How will I be assessed?
There are two primary forms of assessments for the programme: External exams, two for the first year and another two for the second year, and ongoing assignments.
