Free Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in IT Course in Billericay. Classes run at Mayflower High School, with full-time daytime study over 18 months. You'll cover computer hardware and software, IT business systems, global information management, and the legal and ethical frameworks around data and computer systems. Employability and communication skills are also part of the course. To enrol, you'll need a Grade P2 (Level 2 Pass) in Cambridge Nationals at Level 2. The cambridge technical extended certificate in it classes give you a solid grounding in both technical and professional IT skills.
Who this course is for
A 90 minute examination covering:
Computer Hardware
Computer Software
IT Business Systems
Employability and communication skills
Ethical and operational issues related to computer systems
Global Information:
A 90 minute examination covering:
How information is held and transmitted globally
Classification and management of global information
Benefits to individuals and organisations
Legal and regulatory framework related to global information and its storage
and use
Principles of information flow and security
Cyber Security:
A 60 minute examination covering:
The meaning of cyber security
The issues surrounding cyber security
Measures used to protect against cyber security incidents
How to manage cyber security incidents
Entry requirements
Grade P2 at Level 2 Cambridge Nationals (Level 2 Pass).
What you will learn
You'll study computer hardware and how systems are built and maintained.
You'll explore computer software and how it supports business operations.
You'll learn how IT systems are used within business environments.
You'll develop employability and communication skills relevant to IT roles.
You'll examine ethical and operational issues related to computer systems.
You'll understand how information is held and transmitted globally.
You'll learn how to classify and manage global information.
You'll study the legal and regulatory framework around data storage and use.
How you will learn
Assessment includes two 90-minute written examinations. The first covers computer hardware, software, IT business systems, employability and communication skills, and ethical and operational issues. The second covers global information: how it is held and transmitted, classification and management, benefits to individuals and organisations, and the legal and regulatory framework around its storage and use. Classes are delivered in person at Mayflower High School during the day.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Mayflower 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 systems administrator: maintain and monitor IT infrastructure.
IT helpdesk analyst: first-line support for users and systems.
Data entry and records administrator: manage digital information and databases.
IT business analyst (junior): support process and systems improvement.
Digital support assistant: help organisations use technology effectively.
What you could study next
Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing or IT: a natural next step into higher-level technical study.
Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Cybersecurity: many universities accept this qualification as part of entry requirements.
CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ certifications: vendor-neutral IT certifications valued by employers in support and infrastructure roles.
