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Free Level 3 Information Technology Course in Kensington and Chelsea – St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College

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

Free Level 3 Information Technology Course in Kensington and Chelsea. Classes run at St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College, full-time over two years. The course is for 16 to 18 year olds.

You'll study a broad range of IT topics, including cyber security, programming, software development, social media, and project management. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC covers both technical knowledge and practical skills that employers in the digital sector value. This information technology qualification prepares you for roles in IT support, web design, and helpdesk work.

You'll finish with a BTEC National Diploma in Information Technology.

Who this course is for

16 to 18 year old learners as part of a study programme

Entry requirements

Please see website for details of entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical programming and software development skills.
  • You'll study cyber security principles and how to protect IT systems.
  • You'll learn how to plan and manage IT projects.
  • You'll explore how social media and digital platforms work in business contexts.
  • You'll build skills in working with a range of IT systems and software.
  • You'll understand how to troubleshoot and support users with technical problems.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, practical assignments, and project work. Assessment is mainly through coursework and unit assignments rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years. Some units may include presentations or practical tasks assessed by your tutor.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 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.
  • Helpdesk Technician, provides first-line technical support in a business.
  • Web Designer, builds and maintains websites for organisations.
  • Junior Software Developer, writes and tests code for applications.
  • IT Administrator, manages systems and networks for an employer.
  • Digital Support Technician, supports digital tools and platforms across a team.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 HNC in Computing, a higher technical qualification for those wanting to specialise further.
  • Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, for a full university route into software, data, or systems roles.
  • CompTIA A+ or similar vendor certification, valued by employers for IT support and helpdesk careers.
  • Level 3 Apprenticeship in IT Solutions Technician, combining work and study for those ready to earn while they learn.
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