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Level 3 IT Course in Bristol for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Bradley Stoke Community School South Gloucestershire

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
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 Bristol.

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About this course

Free Level 3 IT Course in Bristol. Classes run at Bradley Stoke Community School South Gloucestershire, full-time over two years.

You'll study a broad range of IT topics. Units cover programming, data, networking, and digital systems. The course is built around practical, work-related learning. You'll need four or five GCSEs at grade 3 or above, or a relevant Level 2 qualification.

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

Who this course is for

This work related course is an alternative to A level business and is suitable for you if you are considering a career in business, studying a business related degree or thinking of running your own business in the future. It will give you a broad overview of the business sector and the chance to apply your learning to some real business situations. It's roughly equivalent to 1 A level and is generally taken over 2 years alongside other level 3 subjects.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's at grade 3 (C) or above or a relevant level 2 qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop programming and software development skills.
  • You'll learn how data is stored, managed, and analysed.
  • You'll explore how computer networks and IT infrastructure work.
  • You'll study cybersecurity principles and how to protect systems.
  • You'll learn how to support users and troubleshoot IT problems.
  • You'll apply your learning to real IT projects and scenarios.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical project work. OCR assesses the Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in IT through a mix of coursework and external exams. Some units are assessed by assignments you complete in class. Others are assessed by timed exams set by OCR.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bradley Stoke Community School South Gloucestershire will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT Support Technician, helps users fix hardware and software issues.
  • Application Developer, builds and tests software applications.
  • Data Analyst, works with data to spot trends and support decisions.
  • IT Infrastructure Technician, sets up and maintains networks and systems.
  • Junior Web Developer, creates and updates websites for organisations.
  • Digital Support Technician, supports digital tools and services in a workplace.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT (OCR Cambridge Technical), a larger qualification covering more specialist topics if you want to go deeper into IT.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing, a higher-level qualification for those moving toward a degree or senior technical roles.
  • Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, for those aiming at graduate-level careers in development, data, or systems.
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