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Level 3 IT Course in Birmingham for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

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

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About this course

Free Level 3 IT Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School, full-time over two years.

You'll study six units. Two are core: Communication and Employability Skills for IT, and Information Systems. You then choose four optional units to focus on the area of IT that interests you most. Topics span networks, data, software, and digital systems.

You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in IT.

Who this course is for

Learners will take six units, made up of two core and four optional units and this will enable them to start to focus on the skills and knowledge needed for study or work in specific areas of the IT sector. The core units are Communication and Employability Skills for IT, and Information Systems.

Entry requirements

5 A*-C Grades (including minimu grade 4 in MAths and English

B or above at GCSE in IT or Computing.

It is recommended that a student has also gained Grade B in English at GCSE and B in Maths.

Under exceptional circumstances, and through a formal discussion and contract, a pupil may join the course if the Head of the Department is aware of their previous ability and character

What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication and employability skills for the IT sector.
  • You'll study how information systems work in organisations.
  • You'll explore networking and IT infrastructure concepts.
  • You'll learn how software and applications are developed.
  • You'll analyse and interpret data using digital tools.
  • You'll build knowledge of IT security and system management.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at the centre. The OCR Cambridge Technical is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and external examinations. Units are assessed as you complete them, so your work builds steadily across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Archbishop Ilsley 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.
  • IT Infrastructure Technician, sets up and maintains networks and systems.
  • Application Developer, builds software and apps for businesses.
  • Data Analyst, turns data into useful information for organisations.
  • Junior Web Developer, creates and updates websites and web tools.
  • IT Administrator, manages day-to-day technology for a team or business.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT, a larger OCR qualification covering more specialist units if you want to go deeper into the subject.
  • Higher National Certificate in Computing, a Level 4 qualification that moves toward degree-level study.
  • Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, for those aiming at graduate-level roles in tech.
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