Free Level 3 BTEC National Certificate in Computing Course in Woodbridge. Classes run at Thomas Mills High School, full-time over two years. You'll need English Language and Maths GCSEs at Grade 4 or above to join. The course covers the relationship between hardware and software, managing and processing data to support business, and using IT to communicate and share information.
Who this course is for
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
English Language and Maths GCSEs at Grade 4 or above
What you will learn
You'll explore how hardware and software work together to form an IT system.
You'll learn how organisations manage and process data to support business operations.
You'll study how IT is used to communicate and share information effectively.
You'll develop a core foundation of IT knowledge that applies across computing roles.
You'll build understanding of data management principles used in real business contexts.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom full-time during the day. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Certificate is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams, depending on the units you study. Assignments are set and marked by the centre, while external assessments are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Thomas Mills High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
IT support technician. Troubleshoot hardware and software for businesses.
Junior software developer. Write and test code for applications.
Data entry and database administrator. Manage and process business data.
IT helpdesk analyst. First-line technical support for users.
Network support assistant. Help maintain business IT networks.
Web content assistant. Update and manage websites and digital content.
What you could study next
BTEC National Extended Diploma in Computing (Level 3). A larger qualification that opens more university routes in computer science or IT.
A-level Computer Science. Pairs well with the BTEC for university applications.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing (Level 4). A step into higher education if you want to move into IT professionally after the BTEC.
Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology. The natural next step for those aiming at graduate-level computing roles.
