Free Level 3 Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in IT Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Ponteland High School. You'll need Grade 4 or above in Maths and English, plus at least three other subjects at Grade 4 or higher. Over two years of full-time daytime study, you cover two core units (Fundamentals of IT and Global Information) plus specialist units chosen from a range of options. The course leads toward technical pathways including IT technician, application developer, data analyst, and emerging digital technology practitioner.
Who this course is for
Over the two years students will complete a total of 5 units (core and specialist):
The core units are:
? Unit 1 ? Fundamentals of IT
? Unit 2 ? Global Information
Specialist units will be chosen from an exciting range of optional units.
This qualification is part of the 2016 reformed Technical Level post 16 qualifications and will lead to one of the following technical pathways being achieved: IT technician, emerging digital technology practitioner, application developer, data analyst.
Entry requirements
? Grade 4 in Maths
? Grade 4 in English
? Minimum of three other subjects at Grade 4 or higher
What you will learn
You'll explore the fundamentals of IT systems and how they work.
You'll examine how information flows and is used globally.
You'll study specialist topics from a range of optional units, depending on your chosen pathway.
You'll develop knowledge relevant to IT technician and support roles.
You'll build understanding of application development concepts.
You'll gain grounding in data analysis principles.
You'll learn about emerging digital technologies and their practical applications.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Ponteland High School. Assessment is through a combination of coursework units and any externally assessed components set by OCR. Each unit is assessed separately, and you'll build a portfolio of work across the two years. Your teachers will guide you through both the core and specialist units.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ponteland High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
IT technician: install, maintain, and support computer systems
Application developer: build and test software applications
Data analyst: interpret and report on data for organisations
IT support technician: troubleshoot hardware and software issues
Digital technology practitioner: work with emerging tech in business settings
Junior network technician: support network infrastructure in organisations
What you could study next
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma or Extended Diploma in IT (Level 3) - a larger qualification that goes deeper into your chosen IT pathway and strengthens your options for university or employment.
A university degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology - the cambridge technical introductory diploma in it qualification is recognised as a post-16 Technical Level, supporting UCAS applications.
Vendor or professional certifications (such as CompTIA A+ or Microsoft qualifications) - practical credentials valued by IT employers alongside your Level 3 certificate.
