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Free BTEC Level 3 Information Technology Course in Ashton-under-Lyne

CostFREE
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Information Technology Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Ashton Sixth Form College, full-time during the day.

You'll study information technology systems, cyber security, website development, and relational databases. The course also covers data modelling, project planning, and using social media in a business context. You build practical skills in HTML, CSS, and Microsoft Access. The college has a fully equipped networking room where you work with real servers. The course runs over two years.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Certificate in Information Technology.

Who this course is for

We are in a digital age where IT is everywhere! You will develop your knowledge of systems, management and website development which will further you in the IT sector.

A qualification in IT is an excellent way to improve your employability and this course allows you to develop key skills in information systems, communication and the varying pathways for future employment. The department is home to a fully-equipped networking room allowing you to gain first hand experience using, storing and operating servers.

Modules on this course allow you to demonstrate how to use IT systems to be an efficient communicator, how to project plan and how to use social media in a business context. You will also look at data modelling and how to develop websites for a range of purposes.

This course is a well-rounded qualification that sits nicely with other subjects, appealing to employers and universities.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how IT systems work and how to manage them.
  • You'll study cyber security and how to respond to incidents.
  • You'll build and develop websites using HTML and CSS.
  • You'll create and query relational databases using Microsoft Access.
  • You'll model data and solve IT problems using the right tools.
  • You'll plan and manage projects from start to finish.
  • You'll learn how to use social media effectively in a business setting.
  • You'll develop communication, research, and evaluation skills.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical work. The college's networking room lets you work directly with servers and IT systems. Assessment is through assignments and projects rather than exams. Each unit is assessed separately, and you build a portfolio of work over the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ashton Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT support technician, helps users fix hardware and software problems.
  • Junior web developer, builds and maintains websites for businesses.
  • Database administrator, manages and organises data for organisations.
  • IT systems analyst, looks at how businesses use technology and suggests improvements.
  • Cyber security analyst, monitors systems and responds to security threats.
  • Social media coordinator, manages business accounts and online content.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Information Technology, a larger qualification covering more units and opening more university routes.
  • A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Cyber Security, building on the technical foundation this BTEC provides.
  • CompTIA or Cisco entry-level certifications, useful for moving into networking or IT support roles.
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