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Level 3 IT Course in Uxbridge 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

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About this course

Free Level 3 IT Course in Uxbridge. Classes run at Uxbridge High School, full-time during the day over two years.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade A* to C, including a grade 7 or above in Maths, to join. The course covers core IT knowledge alongside transferable digital skills. Units include areas such as networking, software development, data management, and IT systems. You'll also build the kind of practical skills employers in tech look for.

You'll finish with the Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in IT, an OCR Level 3 qualification.

Who this course is for

The Cambridge Technicals provide opportunities to develop skills demanded by employers. The Cambridge Technical qualifications offer learners the opportunity for a programme of study to develop essential knowledge, transferable skills and personal skills in a ICT that interests them with the aim of enhancing their employability. This qualification will allow learners move into different areas of employment and achieve a nationally recognised vocational qualification.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE A* to C including a 7 or above in Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how IT systems and networks are designed and managed.
  • You'll develop skills in software development and programming concepts.
  • You'll learn how data is stored, analysed, and used in organisations.
  • You'll study cybersecurity principles and how to protect digital systems.
  • You'll practise troubleshooting and supporting IT infrastructure.
  • You'll develop problem-solving and project skills valued by tech employers.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Uxbridge High School, full-time across two years. Learning combines taught sessions, practical tasks, and project work. Assessment is through a mix of coursework assignments and externally assessed units, as set by OCR for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Uxbridge High 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.
  • IT Infrastructure Technician, sets up and manages networks and hardware.
  • Application Developer, builds software and apps for organisations.
  • Data Analyst, works with data to help businesses make decisions.
  • Junior Systems Administrator, keeps IT systems running day to day.
  • Technical Support Analyst, resolves technical issues for staff or customers.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT (OCR Cambridge Technical), a larger qualification covering more specialist units if you want to go deeper.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing, a Level 4 qualification for those moving toward higher education or specialist tech roles.
  • Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, for those aiming at graduate-level careers in software, data, or systems.

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