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Level 3 IT Course in Nottingham for 16 to 18 Year Olds – South Nottinghamshire Academy

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration18 months
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 Nottingham.

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About this course

Free Level 3 IT Course in Nottingham. Classes run at South Nottinghamshire Academy, full-time during the day. The course is for 16 to 19 year olds.

You'll study a broad range of IT topics over 18 months. Units cover programming, networking, data management, and IT systems. You'll also develop problem-solving and technical skills that employers look for. The course suits anyone starting out in tech.

You'll finish with the Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in IT, awarded by OCR.

Who this course is for

Our A Level Computer Science qualification helps students understand the core academic principles of computer science. Classroom learning is transferred into creating real-world systems through the creation of an independent programming project. Our A Level will develop the students technical understanding and their ability to analyse and solve problems using computational thinking.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE's grade 9 - 4 including grade 5 in either English or Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the fundamentals of programming and software development.
  • You'll explore how IT networks and systems are built and managed.
  • You'll study data management and how organisations use data.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills using computational thinking.
  • You'll practise working on real IT projects and tasks.
  • You'll build an understanding of cybersecurity and digital safety.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at South Nottinghamshire Academy. The course combines taught lessons with practical IT tasks and projects. Assessment is through a mix of coursework and exams. You'll build a portfolio of work as you progress through the units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Nottinghamshire Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT Support Technician, helps users fix technical problems day to day.
  • Application Developer, builds and tests software for businesses.
  • Data Analyst, works with data to help organisations make decisions.
  • IT Infrastructure Technician, sets up and maintains networks and systems.
  • Junior Web Developer, creates and updates websites and web applications.
  • Technical Support Analyst, troubleshoots IT issues for staff or customers.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT, a larger qualification covering more specialist IT topics.
  • Higher National Certificate in Computing, a higher-level qualification for those moving toward a degree.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Software Engineering, combines work and study at degree level.
  • CompTIA A+ or Network+ certification, industry certifications valued by IT employers.
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