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Information Technology<\/h1><\/div>
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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 \u201clift the lid of the computer and peak inside\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere 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.\u201d<\/h5>\n

Tim Berners-Lee<\/strong><\/p>\n

Entry requirements<\/h3>\n

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
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Course description<\/h3>\n

The Level 3 BTEC National in IT and Computing\u2028is 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:<\/p>\n