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Free BTEC Level 3 IT Course in Harpenden

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 Harpenden. Classes run at Roundwood Park School, full-time over two years.

The course introduces you to IT systems, exploring how hardware and software work together to manage and share information. You'll study units covering networking, system security, and digital communication alongside other areas of IT. A 16 to 19 bursary fund is available. Contact the school for details.

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 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.

Entry requirements

Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and English Language

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how hardware and software combine to form IT systems.
  • You'll study how organisations manage and share information using technology.
  • You'll learn the principles of networking and connectivity.
  • You'll develop knowledge of system security and data protection.
  • You'll practise digital communication and collaboration tools.
  • You'll build skills in planning and creating IT solutions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Roundwood Park School. Assessment is a mix of externally assessed exams and internally assessed assignments. The assignments let you apply your knowledge to realistic IT scenarios. Your work is marked by your teachers and moderated by Pearson Edexcel.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Roundwood Park School 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.
  • Helpdesk Technician, provides first-line technical support in an office or call centre.
  • Web Designer, builds and maintains websites for businesses.
  • Junior Network Administrator, supports a company's internal network.
  • IT Technician, maintains computers and systems across an organisation.

What you could study next

  • A Level 3 BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing, a natural next step into higher education.
  • A degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, for those wanting to specialise further.
  • A Level 3 apprenticeship in IT, for those who prefer to earn while they learn.
  • Professional certifications such as CompTIA A+ or Microsoft qualifications, valued by employers in IT support roles.
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