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Level 3 IT Course in Hillingdon

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 IT Course in Hillingdon. Classes run at Uxbridge College Hayes Campus, full-time during the day.

Tuition fees may apply for some learners. You'll study a mix of computing and business units over 34 weeks. Topics include cloud computing, databases, web publishing, and the Internet of Things. You'll learn to analyse business problems and build practical solutions using current technology. The course is equivalent to three A Levels.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Information Technology.

Who this course is for

This qualification provides a balance of business and information technology and responds to industry needs, enhancing your employment prospects. You study a combination of computing and business-oriented units. You learn to use current technology in communications, IOT, cloud computing databases, web publishing, etc. to analyse business problems and develop effective solutions. The qualification is designed to be studied over two years and is equivalent to three A Levels. It fully meets

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how cloud computing systems work and how to use them.
  • You'll study database design and management.
  • You'll develop web publishing skills.
  • You'll explore Internet of Things (IoT) technology and its business uses.
  • You'll learn to analyse business problems and design IT solutions.
  • You'll study digital communications and how organisations use technology.
  • You'll build an understanding of cybersecurity principles.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at the Hayes Campus. The BTEC is assessed through a combination of assignments and projects rather than traditional exams. You'll complete units that build on each other across the two years of study. Work is marked by your tutors and some units are externally assessed by Pearson Edexcel.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Uxbridge College Hayes Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT Support Technician, helps users and maintains systems for an organisation.
  • Software Developer, builds and tests applications and software products.
  • Web Developer, designs and codes websites and web-based tools.
  • Cyber Security Analyst, monitors systems and protects against digital threats.
  • Network Administrator, manages an organisation's IT infrastructure.
  • Database Administrator, maintains and organises data systems.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing, a Level 4 qualification and a natural next step after this BTEC.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing, Level 5 study that goes deeper into specialist areas.
  • BSc in Computer Science or IT, a full degree for those wanting to specialise further.
  • Vendor certifications such as CompTIA or Microsoft qualifications, valued by employers in IT support and networking roles.
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