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BTEC Level 3 ICT Systems Course Online

Cost£849.00
Duration8 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Level 3 ICT Systems Course. Study online at your own pace, with no need to travel to a centre. This level 3 btec ict systems course typically takes 8 months and covers a mixture of Level 2 and Level 3 units across ICT systems and principles. You'll study via an online learning management system and e-portfolio. Entry requirements include 3 GCSEs in English, Maths, and IT. Non-native English speakers will need to show a CEFR B2, IELTS 5.5, or equivalent.

Who this course is for

The BTEC in ICT Systems and Principles qualifications consists of up to 24 credits for the Certificate and 37 credits for the Diploma and 72 credits for the Extended Diploma. The units can be a mixture of level 2 and level 3, so long as the minimum of 60% of the credit are at the level of the qualification. All are offered on-line distance learning via our state of the art learning management systems and e-portfolio.

Entry requirements

3 GCSE’s, English, Maths and IT ideally.

Non-native English speakers and those students who have not had their final two years of schooling in English will need to demonstrate one of the following upon entry:

Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2

IELTS 5.5 (including 5.5 for reading and writing)

PTE 5.1 or equivalent

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles behind ICT systems and how they work together.
  • You'll develop knowledge of networking, hardware, and software components.
  • You'll learn how to support and maintain ICT infrastructure.
  • You'll explore data management and information security practices.
  • You'll build skills in troubleshooting and resolving ICT system issues.
  • You'll study a mix of Level 2 and Level 3 units, building from foundational to advanced concepts.

How you will learn

You study entirely online through a learning management system and e-portfolio. The course is self-paced, so you work through units at a time that suits you. Assessment is unit-based, combining written assignments and portfolio evidence submitted through the online platform. There are no exams to sit in person.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Semester Learning and Development will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT support technician: diagnose and fix hardware and software problems
  • Network administrator: manage and maintain an organisation's network
  • Systems analyst: assess and improve IT systems for businesses
  • IT helpdesk analyst: provide first and second-line technical support
  • Junior IT engineer: install and configure ICT equipment and systems
  • Technical support specialist: support users with software and connectivity issues

What you could study next

  • Level 4 HNC in Computing (Pearson BTEC): a natural next step if you want to move into higher-level technical or development roles.
  • Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology: universities recognise this Diploma as part of entry requirements for relevant degree programmes.
  • CompTIA A+ or Network+ certifications: vendor-neutral IT certifications valued by employers for hands-on technical roles.
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