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

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modePart-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, part-time during the day. You'll study over two years, covering computer systems, networks, software design, cybersecurity, e-commerce, and digital graphics. The course meets entry requirements for higher education, Level 4 apprenticeships, and degree apprenticeships, and opens routes into tech employment. To enrol, you'll need a Level 2 OCR Diploma or BTEC Extended Certificate, plus GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent GCSEs).

Who this course is for

This is a two year course which leads on to, higher education, a level 4 apprenticeship, a degree 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 4: Impact of the Use of IT on Business Systems
  • Unit 11: Systems analysis and design
  • Unit 14: Event driven programming
  • Unit 17: Project Planning
  • Unit 18: Database Design
  • Unit 23: HCI
  • Unit 25: Maintaining Computer Systems
  • Unit 12: IT Technical Support

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.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication and employability skills for IT roles.
  • You'll study how computer systems work and how to maintain them.
  • You'll learn software design and development principles.
  • You'll explore organisation systems security and how to protect networks.
  • You'll understand how e-commerce platforms operate.
  • You'll configure and manage networks.
  • You'll build websites using current production techniques.
  • You'll create digital graphics for use in IT and web contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Solihull College And University Centre. The course is structured around units, each assessed through assignments and practical tasks. Assessment is coursework-based rather than exams, so you build evidence of your skills throughout the two years. Year one units are confirmed in the course details; year two units will be confirmed by the centre.

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 organisational IT systems.
  • Network technician: set up and maintain computer networks.
  • Software developer: design and build software applications.
  • IT support technician: troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
  • Web developer: create and maintain websites and web applications.
  • IT administrator: manage day-to-day systems and user accounts.

What you could study next

  • HND Computing (Cyber Security): a Level 5 Higher Technical Qualification available at Solihull College And University Centre, building directly on this course with a focus on cybersecurity.
  • Level 4 Apprenticeship in IT or Computing: combine work and study to gain professional experience alongside a higher-level qualification.
  • Degree Apprenticeship: earn a full degree while working in a tech role, with tuition costs covered by your employer and the government.
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