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BTEC Level 3 IT Course in Nuneaton for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Nuneaton. Classes run at Etone College, full-time over two years.

The course covers networking, software development, cyber security, data management, and IT systems. You'll study how technology is designed, built, and supported in real organisations. Units include both practical and theory-based work, assessed through assignments and external exams.

You'll need GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above to join. An IT GCSE at grade C is desirable but not required. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Information Technology.

Who this course is for

BTEC L3 in Information Technology National Extended Certificate

Entry requirements

GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C. IT GCSE or equivalent at grade C (Desirable)

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how computer networks are designed and managed.
  • You'll learn the principles of cyber security and how to protect systems.
  • You'll develop skills in programming and software development.
  • You'll study data management and how organisations use information.
  • You'll understand IT systems and how hardware and software work together.
  • You'll practise planning and delivering IT projects.
  • You'll build knowledge of emerging technologies and their business uses.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Etone College. The course combines assignments, project work, and external examinations. Some units are assessed entirely through coursework. Others include a timed external exam set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT Support Technician, helps users troubleshoot hardware and software problems.
  • Helpdesk Technician, provides first-line technical support in a business or call centre.
  • Web Designer, builds and maintains websites for clients or employers.
  • Junior Network Administrator, supports the setup and running of office networks.
  • IT Technician, maintains computer systems and equipment across an organisation.

What you could study next

  • HNC or HND in Computing or IT, a higher-level qualification for those wanting to go deeper into a specialism before entering work.
  • Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, for those aiming at graduate-level roles in development, data, or systems.
  • IT Apprenticeship, combines paid work with structured training toward a recognised standard.
  • CompTIA A+ or similar vendor certification, a short professional qualification valued by IT employers for support and technician roles.
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