Information Technology Level 3 Extended Certificate (equivalent to one A Level)

Do you want a career in the dynamic and ever-changing world of IT? If so, this course can give you the hand-up you need to break into the IT industry.

As well as a recognised qualification (equivalent of one A Level), this Diploma will give you knowledge and skills that will help you better harness the power of information and communications technology.

Like many of our students, you could be surprised at the breadth of academic opportunities and career pathways that studying this subject brings.

After all, computer technology is pervasive in the modern world, and your ability to use it at a high level will make you an important member of any professional team.

Why choose
Information Technology Level 3 Extended Certificate (equivalent to one A Level)?

At Brock our IT and Computer Science department is equipped with up-to-date hardware and software, which means you will learn using exactly the kind of IT assets you will find in the modern workplace.

All IT teaching staff are subject specialists who have specific areas of interest and expertise.

Thanks to their wealth of industry knowledge and teaching experience, you will learn by completing realistic tasks that mirror those in modern workplaces.

Teaching & learning

Our approach to learning on this course is very practical with classes generally organised as workshops or computer laboratories.

As the content of this course sits at the cutting edge of developments in the IT industry, you can expect to use technologies and techniques that are innovative and new.

To help you grow as a learner and IT specialist we will encourage you to work independently within a framework of structured support.

Minimum entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 and above with a minimum average GCSE score of 4.0, including:
•    English Language
•    Maths

Course structure

• Explore the nature of global information, bringing you up-to-date with the modern world of IT.
• Study cyber security in order to protect your systems against malicious threats.
• Develop transferable skills for future study or the workplace.
• Learn about the fundamentals of IT, giving you the knowledge employers want to see in new recruits.
• Learn how businesses capture and handle data, solve problems and support decision making on a global scale.

What can I do with this qualification?

By successfully completing this qualification you will become a more suitable candidate for employment and higher-level apprenticeships across the full spectrum of industries – not just IT.

You can also use this qualification to get into university, where you may choose to study a degree or HND course.

Past students have forged careers in areas that include: ICT, business, website development, game development and network engineering.

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