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Free Level 3 IT Course in Solihull – Solihull College And University Centre – Full-time

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 IT Course in Solihull. Classes run at Solihull College And University Centre, full-time during the day. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, or a relevant Level 2 qualification. Over two years, this level 3 it qualification covers computer systems, networks, software development, cyber security, e-commerce, and digital graphics. It prepares you for higher education, a degree apprenticeship, a Level 4 apprenticeship, or employment in tech.

Who this course is for

This is a two year course which leads on to higher education, a degree apprenticeship, a level 4 apprenticeship or into employment. During the first year you will study: Unit 1: Communication and Employability skills for IT Practitioners Unit 2: Computer Systems Unit 6: Software Design and Development Unit 7: Organisation systems security Unit 8: e-commerce Unit 9: Networks Unit 28: Website Production Unit 30: Digital graphics Unit 36: Computer games platforms and Technologies After successfully completing the first year you will study: Unit 3: Information Systems Unit 5: Managing Computer networks Unit 10: Communication Technologies Unit 11: Systems analysis and design Unit 12: IT Technical support Unit 13: IT Troubleshooting and repair Unit 18: Computer Systems Architecture Unit 25: Maintaining Computer Systems Unit 32: Networked Systems security

Entry requirements

A PASS or higher at Level 2 OCR Diploma

or BTEC extended certificate and English GCSE at grade C/4 or higher and Mathematics GCSE at grade C/4 or higher or 4 GCSEs at grade 4 (or grade C) or higher including English and Mathematics.

Successful Completion of Induction Process

What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication and employability skills for IT roles.
  • You'll study how computer systems work and are configured.
  • You'll learn software design and development principles.
  • You'll explore organisation systems security and how to protect networks.
  • You'll build and understand e-commerce systems.
  • You'll configure and manage networks.
  • You'll produce websites and digital graphics.
  • You'll examine computer games platforms and technologies.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom full-time across two years. Learning is unit-based, covering both technical and professional skills. Assessment is through assignments and project work completed throughout the course. There are no formal written exams; your work is assessed on an ongoing basis across each unit.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Solihull College And University Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Cyber security analyst: monitor and protect systems from threats
  • IT support technician: troubleshoot hardware and software issues
  • Web developer: build and maintain websites and web applications
  • Network administrator: manage and configure organisational networks
  • Junior software developer: write and test code for software products
  • IT systems administrator: oversee day-to-day IT infrastructure
  • Digital content producer: create graphics and digital media assets

What you could study next

  • Degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity: the natural next step if you want to specialise further at university.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Digital Technology Solutions: earn while you study at degree level with an employer.
  • Level 4 IT Apprenticeship: enter the workplace and gain a higher technical qualification on the job.
  • CompTIA Security+ or similar vendor certifications: short professional certifications valued by employers in cyber security roles.
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