Level 3 Information Technology - 2 A Level equivalent

You will develop knowledge and practical skills in the field of information and communications technology, including web design and e-commerce, programming, social media for businesses, information systems (Databases), project management, and cyber security and incident management. You will complete practical projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations and find out about career routes in IT.

You will cover 8 units over two years:

Unit 1 Information Technology Systems

Unit 2 Creating Systems to Manage Information

Unit 3 Using Social Media in Business

Unit 4 Programming

Unit 5 Data Modelling

Unit 6 Website Development

Unit 9 IT Project Management

Unit 11 Cyber Security and Incident Management

3 units are externally assessed exam based (Units 1, 2, 11) and the other 5 units are internally assessed assignment units

5 GCSEs (including English and maths) at Grade 4 or above

Degrees or Apprenticeships in: Information Technology and Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Science, Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity.

Career progression: IT systems support, IT engineer, Computer programmer, Ethical Hacker, computer scientist, software developer, networking and software engineer, Fibre Network Planner, Head of Digital Acquisition, Cyber Security Analyst, IT consultant.