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COURSE Overview

The Extended Certificate is aimed at students who really enjoy IT and have a vocational or career interest in the subject. Most students who study for the course anticipate a future working in IT or studying an IT related subject at university.

Title: BTEC Nationals Information Technology AAQ (equivalent to one A Level)
Type: Vocational
Entry Requirements: Standard entry requirements. Prior study of ICT is not essential.
Course Length: 2 Years

This 2 year course consists of 4 units:

  • Unit 1: Information in Technology Systems
  • Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information
  • Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business
  • Unit 6: Website Development
  • Unit 1: Written exam
  • Unit 2: Set task in exam conditions
  • Unit 3: Internally assessed assignment
  • Unit 6: Internally assessed assignment

There are many different careers in IT including web designer, systems analyst, computer games developer, user experience developer, graphic designer, social media marketing and many more!

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