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Free Level 3 IT Course in Nottingham – The West Bridgford School

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
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 West Bridgford School, full-time over two years.

You'll explore how IT shapes the modern world, covering topics such as networking, systems, data, and digital project management. The course builds the technical knowledge and analytical skills that employers look for in IT roles. You'll need at least three Grade 6s and two Grade 5s at GCSE to join.

You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in IT from OCR.

Who this course is for

An IT is a course for students who have a keen interest in the subject and are looking to deepen their knowledge and understanding. Students with a curiosity to discover the role of IT in the modern world will particularly enjoy studying it beyond GCSE. Possible careers which would follow from a successful IT A-Level include Project Management, Business Analysis and Business Intelligence Analyst.

Entry requirements

3 Grade 6s in chosen subjects (or nearest equivalents) + 2 Grade 5s

What you will learn

  • You'll study how computer networks are designed and managed.
  • You'll explore data management and how organisations use information systems.
  • You'll learn about cybersecurity principles and how to protect digital systems.
  • You'll develop skills in IT project planning and management.
  • You'll examine the role of IT in business and how technology supports organisations.
  • You'll practise problem-solving and analytical thinking in a technical context.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at The West Bridgford School. The Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in IT from OCR uses a mix of coursework and external assessment. Units are assessed through assignments and practical tasks, alongside written exams. Your work builds over the two years of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The West Bridgford School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT Support Technician, helps users and maintains systems in a business.
  • Junior IT Assistant, supports day-to-day technical operations in an organisation.
  • IT Apprentice, earns while training toward a recognised IT qualification.
  • Business Analyst, works with data and systems to improve how organisations run.
  • Project Management Administrator, supports IT and digital projects in a team.

What you could study next

  • A Level Computer Science, a strong next step if you want to go on to university.
  • Level 4 IT Apprenticeship, combines work with higher-level technical training.
  • Higher National Certificate in Computing, a college-based route into degree-level study.
  • Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, for those aiming at graduate IT roles.
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