Free Level 3 Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in IT course in Leeds. Classes run at Roundhay Sixth Form. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers data analytics, Big Data, data modelling with spreadsheets and databases, the Internet of Everything, and digital marketing. You'll develop practical IT skills alongside the communication skills employers and universities look for. Entry requires a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths. Full entry requirements are in the Roundhay Sixth Form prospectus.
Who this course is for
Data Analytics is the use of IT to equip students with the confidence to use knowledge and skills relevant for progression to a career or undergraduate study in IT or
data-related fields. It covers the fundamentals of data analytics, Big Data, data modelling with spreadsheets and databases, the Internet of Everything and digital marketing.
You’ll build a range of valuable skills that will help you in further study, work, and everyday life. You’ll learn how to
communicate your ideas clearly to different people, develop creative solutions to real problems, and manage tasks as part of a bigger project—just like you would in university or the workplace. You’ll also improve your time management by planning your work to meet deadlines and learn to reflect on your progress so you can keep improving in the future.
The course is equivalent to one full A level
There are 5 units in total covering a range of different IT and data analytics topics.
Entry requirements
All A level courses or TWO A levels and ONE vocational course: Students must achieve a min of 5 subjects at GCSE grades 4 or above (including English Language and Maths) PLUS the relevant subject specific entry requirements.
For a programme of 2 vocational courses and one A level: we would accept ONE KS4 level 2 Merit in place of a GCSE
For a programme of 3 vocational courses only: we would accept TWO KS4 level 2 Merits in place of 2 GCSEs, full entry requirements can be found in our prospectus.
What you will learn
You'll explore the fundamentals of data analytics and how organisations use data.
You'll work with spreadsheets and databases to build data models.
You'll study Big Data: what it is and how it's used in practice.
You'll examine the Internet of Everything and its real-world applications.
You'll learn digital marketing principles and how IT supports business communication.
You'll develop skills in presenting and communicating ideas clearly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Roundhay Sixth Form. The Cambridge Technical is assessed through a combination of coursework assignments and externally assessed units set by OCR. Coursework is completed throughout the course; external assessments are sat at set points in the academic year. Your teachers will guide you through both the practical and theoretical elements of each unit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Roundhay Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Data analyst: work with data to support business decisions.
IT support technician: troubleshoot systems and help users day to day.
Digital marketing assistant: run campaigns and manage online content.
Database administrator: build and maintain organisational databases.
Junior web developer: create and update websites and web applications.
IT project coordinator: support the delivery of technology projects.
What you could study next
A Level Computer Science or Mathematics: deepen your technical or analytical foundations before university.
Level 4 or 5 Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) in Digital Technologies: a degree-level alternative focused on workplace skills.
BSc Data Science, Computer Science, or Information Technology: the Level 3 Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in IT qualification is designed to support progression to undergraduate study in IT and data-related fields.
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing: a one-year higher education route into IT careers.
