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Free BTEC Level 3 IT Course in Ipswich – Copleston High School

CostFREE
Duration2 years
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 IT Course in Ipswich. Classes run at Copleston High School, full-time over two years.

You'll develop practical IT skills using a range of software in real business contexts. The course covers building complete IT systems, from gathering requirements to designing and testing solutions. You'll follow the full system development cycle for a small organisation of your choice. These are the skills employers look for in IT support and digital roles.

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

Who this course is for

This course enables students to acquire and develop ICT skills using a range of application software to complete a set of tasks in a business context. (AS coursework). Throughout out the A2 course students complete a full ICT system for a small organisation of their choice following all the stages of the system development cycle, from meeting with their customer to define the system requirements, to designing, implementing and evaluating their system.

Entry requirements

Centre requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll use a range of application software to complete business-focused tasks.
  • You'll gather and define system requirements by working with a client.
  • You'll design and build a complete IT system for a small organisation.
  • You'll test and evaluate your system against the original requirements.
  • You'll follow every stage of the system development cycle.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills applied to real business scenarios.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and coursework projects. Assessment is mainly through assignments and a substantial project where you design and build a working IT system. There are no written exams for the coursework units. Your work is assessed by your tutors and moderated externally by Pearson Edexcel.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Copleston High 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, handles technical queries for a business or organisation.
  • Web Designer, builds and maintains websites for clients.
  • Junior Systems Administrator, supports IT infrastructure in an office environment.
  • IT Technician, installs and maintains computers and networks.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing, a Level 4 qualification for those wanting to go deeper into IT and software.
  • Level 3 CompTIA A+ or Network+ certifications, industry-recognised credentials that strengthen your CV for IT support roles.
  • A university degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, building on your BTEC IT qualification for a graduate career in tech.
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