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Level 3 Information Technology Course in Cheshunt for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Information Technology Course in Cheshunt. Classes run at St Mary's Church of England High School, full-time over two years.

You'll need four or five GCSEs, including English and maths at grade 4 or above, to join. The course covers networking, programming, data management, cybersecurity, and digital systems. You'll also explore how technology is used in business and society.

You'll finish with a Pearson BTEC National Extended Certificate in Information Technology at Level 3.

Who this course is for

If you're interested in UK and global current affairs, enjoy lively debate and are fascinated by the drama of Westminster, then politics A level is for you. You don't need to have studied the subject at GCSE but an interest in history and good literacy skills will be of benefit for this course. You might be heading for a career in central or local government, law, journalism or political research, though Politics A level will give you transferable skills which are useful in a wide range of careers. Politics combines well with other arts, humanities and social science subjects such as history, English, sociology and economics.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how computer networks are designed and managed.
  • You'll study programming concepts and write code to solve problems.
  • You'll explore cybersecurity principles and how to protect digital systems.
  • You'll understand how organisations use data and databases.
  • You'll examine the role of technology in business and society.
  • You'll develop skills in planning and managing IT projects.
  • You'll practise creating and evaluating digital solutions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical tasks, and project work. Assessment combines externally set exams and internally assessed assignments. Some units are assessed through coursework you build up over the course. Your teacher will mark assignments and an external examiner reviews the work to confirm your grade.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Mary's Church of England High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT support technician, helps users fix hardware and software problems.
  • Web developer, builds and maintains websites for businesses.
  • Software developer, designs and codes applications and systems.
  • Network administrator, manages an organisation's IT infrastructure.
  • Data analyst, works with data to support business decisions.
  • Junior cybersecurity analyst, monitors systems and responds to threats.

What you could study next

  • A Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Information Technology, a larger qualification that deepens your technical knowledge and strengthens a university application.
  • A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Cybersecurity, for those aiming at graduate-level roles.
  • A Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing, a shorter higher education route into technical IT work.
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