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BTEC Level 3 IT Course in Ottery Saint Mary 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 Ottery Saint Mary. Classes run at The Kings School Ottery St Mary, full-time over two years.

The course covers the fundamentals of IT, key software applications, and how technology is used in the workplace. You'll build practical knowledge of how IT systems support modern organisations. Topics include software tools, digital communication, and IT in professional settings.

You'll need a Merit in a BTEC Level 2 ICT or Computing qualification to join. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Information Technology.

Who this course is for

This course provides an understanding of t fundamentals of ICT and the knowledge an skills suitable for participation in an evolving I dependent society. ICT provides opportunities to be at the forefront of these changes and for students, through their careers, to play a role in the dynamic, ICT based society of the future. This course will give you a thorough understanding of the main software applications and their use in the workplace using a mainly vocational approach to learning with work related and problem solving scenarios.

Entry requirements

Merit in BTEC L2 ICT or Computing

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how IT systems are used in the workplace.
  • You'll develop skills in key software applications.
  • You'll explore how digital technology shapes modern organisations.
  • You'll learn about IT security and data management principles.
  • You'll study how networks and communication systems work.
  • You'll apply your knowledge through vocational, practical tasks.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a vocational focus. Assessment is through a mix of coursework assignments and externally set exams, as required by Pearson Edexcel. Your work is assessed against set criteria throughout the course, so you build evidence of your skills over time rather than relying on one final exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Kings School Ottery St Mary 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 a business.
  • Web Designer, builds and maintains websites for clients or employers.
  • Junior Network Administrator, supports the day-to-day running of IT networks.
  • IT Technician, maintains computers and systems across an organisation.

What you could study next

  • HNC or HND in Computing or IT, a higher-level vocational qualification recognised by employers and universities.
  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Information Technology, a broader qualification if you want to study more IT units.
  • Degree in Computer Science or IT, for those aiming for graduate-level roles in software, networking, or systems.
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