IT - BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma

In Year 1, the course focuses on developing transferable employment skills in a variety of business and IT work related scenarios.

The units studied include Communications, E-commerce and Computer Games Design. You will need 6 units to achieve the Subsidiary Diploma. Learners also have the opportunity to get Microsoft IT Academy certification in Access and Excel.

To apply for this course, you need:

• At least four GCSEs at grade A-C, including science, English and Maths, or
• DIDA (4 GCSE Edexcel equivalent), or
• relevant work experience, or
• BTEC Diploma with a Merit or Distinction.
• You must have very good communication skills.

Assessment is based on the portfolio of work you produce in completing each of the study modules.

Most students progress to a second year of study to do either the Diploma in IT. The Subsidiary Diploma is equivalent to 1 A Levels (up to 140 UCAS points. Some students go immediately into employment.