Level 3 IT Practitioners

IT Practitioners
BTEC National Certificate - Two-year course
The BTEC National Certificate for IT Practitioners is a two-year course. It is designed for students who have chosen an IT related career pathway. Students learn by completing assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations. A total of 12 units are studied. There are mandatory units and specialist units, which may include:

• Communication and Employability Skills for IT
• Computer Systems
• Information Systems
• Advanced Spreadsheet Skills
• Communication Technologies
• Data Analysis and Design
• Developing Computer Games
• Human Computer Interaction
• IT Systems Analysis and Design
• Computer Animation
• Website Production and Management
• E-Commerce
• IT Technical Support
• Principles of Computer Networks

Careers and Further Studies
This qualification provides the knowledge, understanding and skills for learners wishing to enter a career as IT practitioners or technicians in the area of business systems, user support, networking and software development. It also provides progression to Higher Education vocational qualifications such as a BTEC Higher National Diploma or a full-time degree.

General Entry Requirements
At least four GCSEs at grade C or above or a BTEC First Diploma (or equivalent) in a related area at Merit level.