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Free Level 3 IT Course in Walsall

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in IT Course in Walsall. Classes run at Walsall Academy. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers both IT theory and practical skills, preparing you for university or careers in areas such as e-commerce, network management, and business administration. To enrol, you'll need four GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including grade 4 or above in English, Maths, and ICT (or equivalent).

Who this course is for

The opportunities for students of Information Technology, on completion of full time education, are vast. The course being newly created is at the cutting edge of IT developments therefore needs to attract students to it that are fast moving and dynamic. A qualification that is both skill and theory based can offer the foundation for further study at University or careers in public and private sector organisations in area such as: E-Commerce, Business Administration, Network Management, Finance Software Engineering, Systems Analysis, Web Development, Web Admin Programming, Knowledge Management and Telecommunications. We have had students continue to study ICT and computing as Universities including Staffordshire and Birmingham.

OCR IT Cambridge Technical Level 3 – Extended Certificate (Equivalent to Single Award)

  • Unit 1 – Fundamentals of IT (Examination unit – externally assessed)
  • Unit 2 – Global Information (Examination unit – externally assessed)
  • Unit 3 – Cyber Security (Examination unit – externally assessed)
  • Unit 9 – Using Spreadsheet Software (Coursework unit – internally assessed)
  • Unit 17 – The Internet of Everything (Coursework unit – internally assessed)

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs (Grades 9 - 4) or equivalent Grade 4 in GCSE English, GCSE Mathematics and GCSE ICT or equivalent

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical IT skills at the cutting edge of current technology developments.
  • You'll study e-commerce principles and how digital platforms support business.
  • You'll explore network management concepts and infrastructure.
  • You'll examine IT applications in finance and business administration.
  • You'll build theoretical knowledge to underpin further study or employment in IT.
  • You'll apply skills to real tasks that mirror work in public and private sector organisations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a combination of classroom teaching, practical tasks, and coursework. Assessment for the OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in IT includes unit-based assignments and externally assessed components. Some units are assessed through written exams; others through portfolio evidence and practical projects completed over the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Walsall Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT support technician: troubleshoot hardware and software for organisations
  • Network administrator: manage and maintain computer networks
  • E-commerce coordinator: run online sales and digital operations
  • Business systems analyst: improve how organisations use technology
  • Junior web developer: build and maintain websites and web applications
  • IT administrator: support day-to-day technology needs in an office environment
  • Data entry and systems officer: manage records and databases in business settings

What you could study next

  • Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology: the natural next step if you want to specialise further at university.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing: a work-focused alternative to a full degree, often available at local colleges.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Digital and Technology Solutions: combine paid work with degree-level study in IT.
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