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Free BTEC Level 3 IT Course in Chepstow

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 IT Course in Chepstow. Classes run at Wyedean School and 6th Form Centre, full-time over two years.

The course introduces you to building IT systems that manage and share information. You'll explore how hardware and software work together, alongside other areas of IT study. Topics include networking, data management, and the principles behind creating digital systems. The course carries the same academic weight as one A Level.

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

Who this course is for

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Information Technology is a qualification equivalent in size to one A Level. It is designed for learners who are interested in an introduction to the study of creating IT systems to manage and share information alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in IT. Learners will develop a common core of IT knowledge and study areas such as the relationship between hardware and software that form an IT system, managing and processing data to support business and using IT to communicate and share information. You will learn to master a number of applications some of which will be new to you, including: MS Office, MS Project Manager, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Adobe Dreamweaver.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements https://www.wyedean.gloucs.sch.uk/Sixth-Form/Curriculum/

Choose from BTEC Extended Certificate or BTEC Diploma

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how hardware and software interact within IT systems.
  • You'll study how organisations use IT to manage and share information.
  • You'll learn the fundamentals of networking and data management.
  • You'll develop skills in designing and planning digital systems.
  • You'll build knowledge of cybersecurity principles and data protection.
  • You'll practise problem-solving in real IT contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom teaching and practical assignments. Assessment combines coursework units and externally set exams. Units are assessed through assignments you complete during the course. Some units include a timed external assessment set by Pearson Edexcel. Your teacher will guide you through each unit and support your assignment work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wyedean School and 6th Form Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT Support Technician, helps users troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
  • Helpdesk Technician, provides first-line technical support in a business.
  • Web Designer, builds and maintains websites for clients or employers.
  • Junior Network Administrator, supports a company's network infrastructure.
  • IT Technician, maintains computers and systems across an organisation.

What you could study next

  • A Level Computer Science, deepens programming and theory for university entry.
  • BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Information Technology, a larger qualification covering more specialist units.
  • Higher National Certificate in Computing, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education or specialist IT roles.
  • Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, for a full university pathway.
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