Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

Level 3 IT Course in Slough for 16 to 18 Year Olds

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? Check which courses you can do free.

Apply now →

About this course

Free Level 3 IT Course in Slough. Classes run at Slough and Eton Adult Learning Centre, full-time during the day.

The course covers data analytics, big data, machine learning, and spreadsheet modelling. You'll also study digital marketing and Internet of Everything solutions. There is a strong maths thread running through the whole course. It takes two years to complete.

You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in IT.

Who this course is for

Students who are passionate about IT. It’s an intensely creative subject that combines intervention and excitement, that can look at the natural world through a digital prism. IT values computational thinking, helping students to develop the skills to solve problems, design systems and understand the power and limits of human and machine intelligence.

There is an expanded Mathematics focus, much of it will be embedded within the course.

Entry requirements

5 standard passes (9-4) including English and Mathematics at a Grade 4

What you will learn

  • You'll study the fundamentals of data analytics and how data is collected and used.
  • You'll explore big data and machine learning concepts.
  • You'll build and review spreadsheet data models for real client needs.
  • You'll plan and develop Internet of Everything solutions.
  • You'll create and review digital marketing campaigns.
  • You'll develop problem-solving and computational thinking skills.
  • You'll practise communicating ideas to different audiences.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Slough and Eton Adult Learning Centre. The course includes two externally assessed exams covering data analytics and big data. The remaining units are assessed through coursework, called Non-Examined Assessment. You'll complete projects and produce evidence of your work across the units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Slough and Eton Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Application developer, builds software and apps for businesses.
  • Data analyst, turns data into useful insights for employers.
  • IT support technician, helps users and maintains systems day to day.
  • IT infrastructure technician, sets up and manages networks and servers.
  • Digital marketing assistant, plans and runs online campaigns.

What you could study next

  • A Level in Computer Science or Maths, a natural next step toward university.
  • Degree in Computer Science or Data Science, for roles in software development or data engineering.
  • Higher National Certificate in Computing, a work-focused route into IT careers.
  • Degree apprenticeship in Digital and Technology Solutions, combining study with paid employment.
Apply on slougheton.com →
Apply now →

Related courses at Slough And Eton Adult Learning Centre

More courses near you