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Free Level 3 Information Technology Course in Lambeth – The Elmgreen School

CostFREE
Duration24 months
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 Lambeth. Classes run at The Elmgreen School, full-time over two years.

You'll need a grade 4 or above in both Maths and English to join. The course covers applied IT knowledge and skills, including digital systems, programming, and data management. It is equivalent in size to one A Level, so it fits alongside other subjects in a sixth-form study programme.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Information Technology.

Who this course is for

The Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Information Technology (Extended Certificate) is an Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ) designed for post-16 students with an interest in the Digital sector and aiming to progress to higher education as a route to graduate level employment. Equivalent to one A Level in size, it is suitable for students looking to develop their applied knowledge and skills in Information Technology as part of a study programme alongside A Levels.

Entry requirements

Level 4 and above in Maths and English

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how digital systems and networks are designed and managed.
  • You'll develop programming and software development skills.
  • You'll study data management and how organisations use data.
  • You'll learn how IT projects are planned and delivered.
  • You'll build knowledge of cybersecurity principles and safe practice.
  • You'll apply your skills to real IT tasks and project-based assignments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical tasks, and project work. Assessment is mainly through assignments set and marked by your teachers, with some units assessed by Pearson Edexcel through external exams or tasks. There are no traditional end-of-year exams for every unit. Work is built up across the two years of the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT Support Technician, helps users and maintains systems in an organisation.
  • Web Developer, builds and maintains websites for businesses or clients.
  • Software Developer, writes and tests code for apps and software products.
  • Data Analyst, works with data to help organisations make decisions.
  • Network Administrator, manages an organisation's IT infrastructure.
  • Junior IT Consultant, advises businesses on technology solutions.

What you could study next

  • A Level Computing or Maths, strengthens your application to a computer science degree.
  • Higher National Certificate in Computing (Level 4), a work-focused route into higher education or employment.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Cyber Security, the next step toward graduate-level IT roles.
  • Higher or Degree Apprenticeship in Digital Technology, combines study with paid work in the sector.
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