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BTEC Level 3 Information Technology Course in Scarborough for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Scarborough Sixth Form College

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Information Technology Course in Scarborough. Classes run at Scarborough Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. The course is for 16 to 18 year olds.

This Level 3 BTEC information technology qualification covers four main areas. You'll study IT systems and how hardware and software work together. You'll also look at cyber security, website development, and relational databases. The course takes one year to complete.

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

Who this course is for

More details about studying IT Single at Scarborough Sixth Form College can be found on the S6F website, https://s6f.ac.uk/courses/information-technology-single?category=applied-generals. Our admissions team will be happy to answer any queries sent to [email protected]

Entry requirements

Please see the S6F Website for current entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how IT systems work, including hardware and software relationships.
  • You'll study types of cyber security attacks and how to respond to them.
  • You'll learn how to identify vulnerabilities in networked systems.
  • You'll develop websites using industry tools and techniques.
  • You'll test websites for usability and functionality.
  • You'll design and build a relational database solution.
  • You'll develop analytical and problem-solving skills applied to real IT scenarios.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom full-time. The course uses a mix of unit-based assignments and practical tasks. Assessment is coursework-based, with units assessed through assignments set and marked by the college. There are four mandatory units covering IT systems, cyber security, website development, and database development.

What you will need to bring

Scarborough Sixth Form College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT support technician, helps users and maintains computer systems.
  • Junior web developer, builds and tests websites for organisations.
  • Database administrator, manages and maintains data systems.
  • Cyber security analyst, monitors systems and responds to threats.
  • IT technician, installs and supports hardware and software.
  • Junior network engineer, supports network infrastructure in a business.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing, a Level 4 qualification and a natural next step after this BTEC.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing, Level 5, often follows an HNC and can lead to a degree.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cyber Security, Level 6, for those aiming at graduate-level IT roles.
  • Degree apprenticeship in Digital Technology Solutions, combines work and study at degree level.
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