BTEC Level 3 IT
From smartphones and wifi, to hashtags and instant messaging, over the last 20 years technology has dramatically changed the way in which we live
and communicate.
Level 3 IT brings together knowledge and understanding with practical and technical skills. Learners study a variety of up to date and relevant vocational topics that encourage the development of work based behaviours and transferable skills such as web site design and development, graphical skills and data modelling. Students also gain transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are valued in both higher education and the workplace. It is for this reason that Level 3 IT prepares students for further study at degree level or an apprenticeship / work based route.
Exam Board - Edexcel
Entry Requirements
Level 2 Merit in a Level 2 IT qualification. If Level 2 IT has not been taken, the student must have at least a 5 in mathematics and English language.
Assessment
The course will be broken down into a number of units; 2 core units and a selection of non-core units. The core units are assessed through written exam papers and non-core units are internally marked and assessed assignments (coursework)
BEYOND SIXTH FORM
The Level 3 IT course provides an excellent foundation for a further education course in a huge variety of Business and IT contexts as well as appropriate work based routes such as apprenticeships. Many student’s move on to a degree course for example, Business Information Technologies, Website Design and Software Design.
You will study units including:
Information Technology Systems
Website Design and Development
Mobile Apps Development
Databases
Data Modelling
Big Data and Business Analytics
Using Social Media in Business
Further information
Level 3 IT will be assessed at Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction* and is the equivalent to 1 A level carrying the same amount of UCAS tariff points.
Learners will be expected to undertake relevant work experience as part of the 2 year course.