INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Course Duration
2 Years
Entry Criteria
Grade 4 in English (language or literature)
Grade 4 in maths
Grade 4 in IT / computer science if studied
Merit in BTEC Level 2 in any subject if studied
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Why study Level 3 Information Technology?
IT Level 3 will develop students’ IT skills to an advanced level.
Our students develop a wider understanding of technology and how it can be used as a tool in a wide variety of contexts.
We prepare students for a world of work by teaching within a subject area applicable to all employment sectors.
What will I study during the course duration?
To provide a framework for students to develop wider skills that will further assist them in their chosen careers.
Information Technology (IT) involves the use of computers in industry, commerce, the arts and elsewhere. IT includes aspects of IT systems architecture, human factors, project management and the general ability to use computers. Increasingly businesses are implementing IT strategies to manage and process data both to support many business processes and to deliver new opportunities.
How will I be assessed?
Mandatory
- Unit 1: Information Technology Systems (external exam)
- Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information (external assessment)
- Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business (internally assessed)
Optional (one unit)
- Unit 5: Data Modelling (internally assessed)
- Unit 6: Website Development (internally assessed)
Career opportunities and Future study
After completing IT Vocational Level 3, the paths that could be taken as follows:
- Progression to higher education
- Software developer
- Systems analyst.
- Business analyst
- IT support analyst
- Network engineer
- IT consultant
- Technical sales representative
- Project manager
