Level 3 BTEC National for IT Practitioners EDEXCEL
BTEC
In Hull
Description
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Type
BTEC
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Location
Hull
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Duration
2 Years
The BTEC National is a 2-year, level 3 vocational course combining technical academic content with work-related computing skills. The course is available in three formats: Suitable for: Students who have a real interest in and enthusiasm for IT, together with a keen desire to enter a career or further their education in IT, either as a practitioner or technician. This is a course that is recognised by industry and universities. Entry requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including Maths and English.
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Level 3 : BTEC National for IT Practitioners (EDEXCEL)
Who is the course for?
Students who have a real interest in and enthusiasm for IT, together with a keen desire to enter a career or further their education in IT, either as a practitioner or technician. This is a course that is recognised by industry and universities. Entry requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including Maths and English.
Content outline
The BTEC National is a 2-year, level 3 vocational course combining technical academic content with work-related computing skills. The course is available in three formats:
- Award: single column option equivalent to 1 A-Level
- Certificate: double column option equivalent to 2 A-Levels
- Diploma: triple column option equivalent to 3 A-Levels
This course covers a range of general and specialist IT units focusing on developing transferable skills in a variety of business and IT work related scenarios. You will use advanced application and web development tools to solve complex business problems and develop skills and knowledge in website design, programming and computer hardware.
Method of assessment
This is an ideal course if you prefer doing coursework rather than taking examinations. The assessment is done continually rather than by exams at the end of the course. The coursework consists of a set of real-world scenario assignments, designed not only to satisfy the course requirements, but also to equip the student with a comprehensive set of IT skills valued by industry and commerce.
Level 3 BTEC National for IT Practitioners EDEXCEL