Information Technology
BTEC National Level 3 Extended Certificate
Examination Board: PearsonCourse Leader: Mr J Partrick Contact Email: jpartrick@tgschool.net
What will I study?
Unit 1: Information Systems (Externally Assessed)
Learners study the role of computer systems and the implications of their use in personal and professional situations.
Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information (Externally Assessed)
Learners study the design, creation, testing and evaluation of a relational database system to manage information.
Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business (Internally Assessed)
Learners explore how businesses use social media to promote their products and services. Learners also implement social media activities in a business to meet requirements.
Unit 6: Website Development (Internally Assessed)
Learners investigate website development principles and they design and develop a website using scripting languages.
Qualifications
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Information Technology, equivalent to one A level.
Entry Requirements
Students require five GCSE’s at 9-5 including English, Maths and Science. GCSE Computer Science Grade 4 and above for Computing and GCSE ICT Grade 4 and above for Information Technology.
Assessment
Written exam – Externally assessed
Controlled Assessment – Externally assessed
Coursework Assignments – Set and marked by Thomas Gainsborough School
Where Next
University to study courses such as:
- Business Information Technology
- Business Computing and IT
- Computing Forensics
- Digital Technology Solutions
- Computer Hardware and Software Engineering
- Digital Technology Innovation
- Computer and Cyber Forensics
Alternatively, you have acquired skills to support you in many future careers, such as:
- IT consultant
- Cloud Architect
- Computer Forensic Investigator
- Health IT Specialist
- Mobile Application Developer
- Web Developer
- Software Engineer
- Information Technology Vendor Manager
- Data Modeller
- Geospatial Professional
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Game Developer
- IT Trainer
- Information Systems Manager
Department Staff
| Mr J Partrick | Teacher of IT | Contact |