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Level 3 Introductory IT Course in Newcastle upon Tyne for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Longbenton High School

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See IT Courses in Newcastle upon Tyne.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in IT course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Longbenton High School. You'll need at least five GCSEs at grades A* - C, including grade 4 or above in Maths and English. Over two years of full-time daytime study, you'll build knowledge of IT principles, global information systems, and cyber security. The course covers five units, including three that are externally assessed: Fundamentals of IT, Global Information, and Cyber Security.

Who this course is for

This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 years old or over who want to continue their education through applied learning by developing their knowledge and understanding of the principles of IT and global information systems.Learners will take five units to achieve this qualification. There are three mandatory units that are externally assessed. These are the Fundamentals of IT, Global information and Cyber security.

Entry requirements

At least 5 GCSE grades A*-C, including grade 4s in Maths and English.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the fundamentals of IT and how digital systems work.
  • You'll study global information systems and how data moves across networks.
  • You'll learn the principles of cyber security and how to protect digital information.
  • You'll develop knowledge of IT in real organisational and business contexts.
  • You'll complete externally assessed units that test your understanding under exam conditions.

How you will learn

Three of the five units are externally assessed, covering Fundamentals of IT, Global Information, and Cyber Security. The remaining units are assessed through coursework or internal assessment. Teaching is classroom based, full-time, with daytime attendance at Longbenton High School over two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Longbenton High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT support technician - first-line technical support for users and systems
  • Junior network administrator - maintaining and monitoring computer networks
  • Data entry and systems administrator - managing records and digital databases
  • IT helpdesk analyst - diagnosing and resolving software and hardware issues
  • Cyber security assistant - supporting teams that protect digital infrastructure
  • Junior web or software developer - entry-level development roles with further training

What you could study next

The cambridge technical introductory diploma in it qualification is a stepping stone to further study. You could progress to the OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma or Extended Diploma in IT at Level 3 for a more in-depth qualification. Beyond that, a Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Computing or IT, or a degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or Information Technology, are natural next steps.

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