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Level 3 IT Course in Bristol for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Patchway Community College

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 Patchway Community College, full-time over two years.

The course covers the core areas of IT. You'll explore software development, data, networking, and IT systems. Units are assessed through coursework and practical tasks. The course is awarded by OCR and sits at the same level as A Levels.

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 skills in software development and programming concepts.
  • You'll study data management and how organisations use data.
  • You'll learn how IT networks and infrastructure are set up and maintained.
  • You'll explore cybersecurity principles and how to protect systems.
  • You'll understand how IT supports business operations.
  • You'll apply your learning through practical, work-related tasks.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Patchway Community College. Assessment is through coursework, projects, and practical assignments. Some units may include written exams. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years to demonstrate your skills.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Patchway Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Application developer, builds software and apps for businesses or clients.
  • Data analyst, works with data to help organisations make decisions.
  • IT support technician, helps users fix technical problems day to day.
  • IT infrastructure technician, sets up and maintains networks and systems.
  • Junior web developer, creates and maintains websites and web applications.
  • IT administrator, manages systems and user accounts within an organisation.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT, a larger qualification covering more specialist areas of IT.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing, a higher-level qualification for those moving toward degree-level study.
  • Degree in Computer Science or IT, for those aiming at graduate-level roles in tech.
  • Apprenticeship in IT or software development, combining work and further study.
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