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Free BTEC Level 3 IT Course in Bexhill-on-Sea

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 IT Course in Bexhill-on-Sea. Classes run at Bexhill College, full-time over two years.

You'll study a broad range of IT topics. These include networking, cloud computing, databases, cyber security, and web design. You'll also explore how businesses use digital systems and emerging technologies. Two external exams and two coursework projects make up the assessment. You'll need at least four or five GCSEs graded 9 to 4, including English or Maths.

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

Who this course is for

This course is designed to offer students an opportunity to undertake high quality, employment related learning with a focus on Information and Computing Technologies. Students who are considering this course should have an interest in what makes computers work, how technology can help to solve problems, how websites are developed, and how data can be protected from threats.

Students will develop the skills and understanding that they will find useful in their chosen career, preparing them for progression to higher or further education or into employment or apprenticeships.

Entry requirements

At least five GCSE grades 9-4, including English or Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how digital devices and networks work.
  • You'll study cloud computing and emerging technologies.
  • You'll learn how to create and manage databases.
  • You'll develop cyber security skills to protect data from threats.
  • You'll build practical website design and development skills.
  • You'll research client needs and develop IT solutions through project work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Bexhill College. Assessment combines two external exams and two coursework projects. The projects involve researching information and developing solutions for a client brief. This mix of exam and project work reflects how the Level 3 BTEC IT qualification is structured by Pearson Edexcel.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bexhill College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT Support Technician, provides technical help to users in a business.
  • Helpdesk Technician, handles IT queries and fixes problems remotely or on-site.
  • Web Designer, builds and maintains websites for clients or employers.
  • Junior Network Administrator, supports a company's computer network.
  • Database Assistant, helps manage and maintain data systems.

What you could study next

  • A Level 3 Apprenticeship in IT, a paid work-based route into the tech sector.
  • A degree in Cyber Security, Database Management, or Web Technology, building on what you study in this BTEC IT qualification.
  • A Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing, a shorter higher education route if a full degree is not your next step.
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