Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Information Technology Course in Grimsby. Classes run at Havelock Academy. You'll need 4 to 5 GCSEs including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above to enrol. The course runs full-time over 18 months and sits alongside other Level 3 subjects as part of a broader programme of study. It carries the same size and weight as one A Level. Completing the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Information Technology qualification opens routes into higher education and IT-related careers.
Who this course is for
If you're thinking about a career in health and social care but not ready to commit entirely to a purely work related course, the National Extended Certificate gives you an introduction to the sector whilst allowing you to study other subjects alongside it. Equivalent in size to one A Level, if you take it as part of a programme of study that includes other work related or academic Level 3 qualifications it can help you to move on to to a wide range of higher education and training opportunities.
Entry requirements
4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
What you will learn
You'll explore core principles of information technology systems and how they're used in organisations.
You'll develop skills in planning and managing IT projects.
You'll learn how data is stored, processed, and secured.
You'll study how networks and communication systems work.
You'll examine the role of IT in business and society.
You'll build practical problem-solving skills applied to real IT scenarios.
How you will learn
The BTEC National Extended Certificate is assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams set by Pearson Edexcel. Classroom sessions at Havelock Academy cover both theory and applied tasks. Internal assignments are completed over the course of each unit. External assessments are sat at set points during the programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Havelock Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
IT support technician: first-line technical help for users and systems
Junior web developer: building and maintaining websites and web applications
IT administrator: managing systems, accounts, and day-to-day tech operations
Data entry and systems analyst: working with databases and business data
Digital marketing assistant: using technology to support online campaigns
IT sales and account management: advising clients on technology products
What you could study next
BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Information Technology (Level 3): a larger qualification that deepens your IT study and strengthens university applications.
BSc in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Cyber Security (Level 6): university degree routes that the BTEC National Extended Certificate can contribute toward as part of a full Level 3 programme.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing (Level 4): a work-focused higher education route if you want to move into employment sooner.
