Computing and ICT Level 3

Maths and English
To help you secure your dream career, you will also continue developing your maths and English skills alongside your full-time course. If you haven’t achieved GCSE grade 4/C in English and maths at age 16, you will continue to study these through resits or taking Functional Skills at an appropriate level

How maths will support your career

Understanding programming languages
Designing computer algorithms
Processing of large quantities of data
Presenting information
How English will support your career

Good quality speaking and listening skills are needed when communicating with colleagues and customers.
Customer service requires good English skills in speaking and written communication.
Accurate reading is vital for following instructions, reading documents and emails, and understanding the ideas, aspirations and demands of colleagues and competitors.
Your use of English is important when preparing a CV and a business proposal, and for putting together advertising and marketing plans for your business.

Career opportunities
The example roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.

IT support technician
IT service engineer
IT trainer
Systems developer
Database administrator (DBA)
Project manager, information technology

Entry requirements
Normally you will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, or equivalent including maths, or a BTEC Level 2 Diploma.
Alternatively, you will require at least 2 years’ relevant work experience.
School applicants will be required to provide a good school report and references.
You should be committed, enthusiastic and have a desire to succeed.
If you do not have a grade 4 (grade C) or above in English and/or maths and you are under 19, you will be required to complete an assessment so we can ensure you receive appropriate support.

BOOST YOUR SKILLS – Study computer science and systems and develop a range of digital and ICT skills, as well as high-level skills such as teamwork, presentation and creative thinking
WORK PLACEMENTS – Gain valuable real-life experience while you study by undertaking two work placements in each year of your course
RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION – Our BTEC Level 3 IT course gives you a recognised work-related qualification to open the door to higher education and professional careers
MOVE UP TO UNIVERSITY – Want to keep studying at a higher level? This college computer course will give you skills to support your progression to degree level