Information Technology
Continue to develop your IT and Computing skills at level 3 with this hugely variable qualification. Designed to be a mix between theory and practical; writing and doing; software and hardware. This course is 100% coursework, but does involve you having to “lift the lid of the computer and peak inside”.
“There was a time when people felt the internet was another world, but now people realise it’s a tool that we use in this world.”
Tim Berners-Lee
Entry requirements
Automatic entry onto Level 3 courses includes students achieving 4 x Grade 9-4 or equivalent at GCSE alongside a Grade 4 or above in English and/or Mathematics. Students with either English and/or Mathematics at Grade 3 or below will have individual meetings to determine the most
suitable pathway within the Sixth Form.
Course description
The Level 3 BTEC National in IT and Computing is designed to be a very hands on and practical course. Students are asked to complete a number of assignments over the two years of the course. Students study a variety of units including:
- Information Technology Systems – Learners study the role of computer systems and the implications of their use in personal and professional situations.
- Creating Systems to Manage Information – Learners study the design, creation, testing and evaluation of a relational database system to manage information.
- Using Social Media in Business – Learners explore how businesses use social media to promote their products and services. Learners also implement social media activities in a business to meet requirements
- Website Development – Learners investigate website development principles. They will design and develop a website using scripting languages.
Assessments
Extended certificate
Equivalent in size to 1 A Level. 4 units with a mix of written exam, controlled assessment and internally marked coursework.
Useful websites
https://www.knowitallninja.com/
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/information-technology-2016.html