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Free Level 3 Information Technology Course in Yarm

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 Yarm. Classes run full-time at Conyers School over two years.

IT covers how hardware and software work together, how data is managed, and how technology supports business and communication. You'll study networking, programming, systems, and digital project work. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National in Information Technology is well matched to roles in tech support, web development, and software.

You'll need five or more grade 4s at GCSE to join. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Information Technology at Level 3.

Who this course is for

What is Information Technology (IT)? IT is the study of the systems that are used to manage and share information personally socially and in business. For example, it is the relationship between the hardware and software that form an IT system, managing and processing data to support business and using IT to communicate and share information. Why study it? The IT sector is forecast as one of the main sectors for future job creation in the Tees Valley. In addition there is a national shortage of higher level IT skills. A particular shortage exists in people combining IT skills with Business and/or Creative skills. The study of creating IT systems to manage and share information, alongside other fields of study, will enable you to progress to a wide range of higher education courses, apprenticeships and employment not necessarily in IT.

Entry requirements

You will need to achieve five or more “4” grades

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how hardware and software combine to form IT systems.
  • You'll study how organisations manage and process data.
  • You'll learn how networks are designed and maintained.
  • You'll develop programming and software development skills.
  • You'll work on digital projects, applying IT to real business scenarios.
  • You'll understand cybersecurity principles and how to protect systems.
  • You'll practise communicating and sharing information using digital tools.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical tasks, and project work. Assessment is a mix of coursework assignments and external examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are completed throughout the course and marked against set criteria. External exams test your understanding of core IT concepts and systems.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT Support Technician, troubleshoots hardware and software for businesses.
  • Web Developer, builds and maintains websites and web applications.
  • Software Developer, designs and codes software solutions.
  • Network Administrator, manages an organisation's IT infrastructure.
  • Data Analyst, interprets data to support business decisions.
  • IT Technician, provides day-to-day technical support in an organisation.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Information Technology, a larger qualification covering more units if you want to go deeper before university or work.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education or specialist IT roles.
  • Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, for those aiming at graduate-level careers in software, data, or systems engineering.
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