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Free Level 3 IT Course in Nottingham – The Long Eaton School

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 IT Course in Nottingham. Classes run at The Long Eaton School, full-time over two years.

You'll study a wide range of IT topics. The course covers how to find, analyse, and present information using technology. You'll also learn how to model problems and find solutions. Units explore areas like networking, programming, and digital communication. You need grades 9 to 4 in GCSE English Language and Mathematics to join.

You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in IT, awarded by OCR.

Who this course is for

I&CT can be used to find, develop, analyse and present information, as well as to model situations and solve problems. At The Long Eaton School, we have developed a curriculum that enables rapid access to ideas and experiences from a wide range of people, communities and cultures, and allows students to collaborate and exchange information on a wide scale. Students have the opportunity to follow a programme of study in I&CT that enables them to experience the full range of diverse fields that are open to I&CT practitioners.

Entry requirements

9 - 4 in English Language and Mathematics

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to find and analyse information using IT systems.
  • You'll develop skills in presenting data clearly and effectively.
  • You'll explore how to model situations and solve problems with technology.
  • You'll study networking concepts and how digital systems connect.
  • You'll learn the basics of programming and software development.
  • You'll practise collaborating and sharing information across digital platforms.
  • You'll gain an understanding of cybersecurity and keeping data safe.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at The Long Eaton School. The course uses a mix of assignments, projects, and practical tasks. OCR sets the assessment criteria for the Cambridge Technical qualification. Some units are assessed through coursework and some through exams. Your work is marked against set standards throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Long Eaton School 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.
  • Junior IT Assistant, supports a team with hardware and software tasks.
  • IT Apprentice, earns while training toward a full IT qualification.
  • Help Desk Analyst, answers technical queries for staff or customers.
  • Network Support Assistant, helps maintain an organisation's IT systems.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 A Level in Computer Science, deepens programming and theory knowledge for university entry.
  • Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Computing, a higher-level qualification for roles in software or networking.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Digital Technology Solutions, combines work and study at degree level.
  • CompTIA A+ or Network+ certification, industry-recognised credentials valued by IT employers.
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