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

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

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

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About this course

Free Level 3 Information Technology Course in Uxbridge. Classes run at The Douay Martyrs Catholic School, full-time over two years.

The course covers how IT systems work in the real world. You'll study networking, cybersecurity, software development, and data management. It sits alongside A-Levels and counts as the equivalent of one A-Level. This information technology qualification is awarded by Pearson Edexcel.

You'll finish with the Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Information Technology (Extended Certificate).

Who this course is for

This qualification is for students who want to explore the exciting and essential world of Information Technology (IT). You'll gain both practical skills and a strong understanding of IT's role in the modern world. The BTEC National in IT is designed to be taken alongside A-Levels (it’s equivalent to one A-Level). It complements subjects like A-Level Mathematics and A-Level Business Studies particularly well. It's the ideal choice if you want a progression route to university and a career in the IT sector, providing a solid foundation for higher education and future employment.

Entry requirements

As per Sixth Form standard entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how IT systems are designed and managed.
  • You'll study networking concepts and how data moves across systems.
  • You'll learn the fundamentals of cybersecurity and how to protect data.
  • You'll develop skills in software development and programming logic.
  • You'll understand how organisations use IT to solve business problems.
  • You'll practise analysing and presenting data effectively.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical tasks, and project work. Assessment combines internal assignments marked by your teachers and external exams set by Pearson Edexcel. Some units are assessed through coursework and others through timed written papers. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Douay Martyrs Catholic 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, writes code for apps and digital products.
  • Network administrator, manages an organisation's IT infrastructure.
  • Data analyst, turns raw data into useful business insights.
  • Junior cybersecurity analyst, monitors systems for security threats.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, for those wanting to move into software engineering or data science.
  • A degree in Business Information Systems, combining IT with business knowledge.
  • A Higher National Certificate in Computing, a shorter higher education route into IT roles.
  • An IT apprenticeship, earning while building hands-on technical skills.
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