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Free BTEC Level 3 IT Course in Northampton

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 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 Northampton. Classes run at Moulton School and Science College, full-time over two years.

The course introduces you to building IT systems that manage and share information. You'll study Information Technology Systems, Creating Systems to Manage Information, and Using Social Media in Business. You then choose between Data Modelling or Website Development. This Pearson Edexcel qualification suits anyone aiming for a career in IT support, helpdesk work, or web design.

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

Who this course is for

An introduction to the study of creating IT systems to manage and share information. The following units will be covered: Information Technology Systems, Creating Systems to Manage Information, Using Social Media in Business, then either Data Modelling or Website Development.

Entry requirements

General Entry Criteria: An APS (average GCSE point score) of greater than 4.5 drawn from all GCSE results (from a minimum of 6 entries). Either Maths Grade 4 and/or English Language or Literature Grade 4. Note: Only one BTEC or GCSE equivalent vocational course may be counted. ECDL or similar non-GCSE equivalent courses do not count for 6th Form entry. For IT BTEC you will also require a Level 2 Merit in IT BTEC or Cambridge National and a Grade 4 in GCSE English Lang or Lit.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how IT systems store, manage, and share information.
  • You'll learn how to design and build systems to manage information effectively.
  • You'll study how businesses use social media as a digital tool.
  • You'll develop skills in data modelling or website development, depending on your chosen option.
  • You'll gain an understanding of how IT underpins modern organisations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Moulton School and Science College. Assessment is through a mix of externally assessed exams and internally assessed assignments. Units are assessed as you complete them. Your work is marked against set criteria, and you'll build a portfolio of evidence across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Moulton School and Science College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT Support Technician, provides technical help to staff and customers.
  • Helpdesk Technician, troubleshoots IT problems for users day to day.
  • Web Designer, builds and maintains websites for businesses.
  • Junior Network Administrator, supports an organisation's computer network.
  • IT Administrator, manages software, hardware, and user accounts.

What you could study next

  • HNC in Computing (Level 4), a higher-level qualification for those wanting to go deeper into IT and computing.
  • BTEC Higher National Diploma in Digital Technologies (Level 5), a two-year higher education route into specialist IT roles.
  • A university degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, for those aiming at graduate-level careers in the sector.
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