AAQ BTEC National in Information Technology (Extended Certificate)

The Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Information Technology allows students to study the fundamental knowledge of Information Technology covering the role and implications of using Information Technology systems and cyber-security threats and how to manage attacks. Students will also develop important skills for creating websites to meet a specific purpose and to manage data through the development of a relational database solution.

Units such as:

Information Technology Systems, Cyber Security and Incident Management, Website Development, Relational Database Development

Mixture of external examinations and internally assessed units (where you will create a product on the computers).

It would be beneficial if you studied ICT / iMedia or Computer Science at KS4 but this is not a requirement if you are prepared to learn.

Roles like programmers, software developers, web designers and developers, go into Cyber security, engineering, Computer Science at University or as an apprenticeship.