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Free Level 3 IT Course in Leigh

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Diploma in Information Technology in Leigh. Classes run at Wigan and Leigh College Leigh Campus, full-time during the day. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old.

This Level 3 IT course covers networking, programming, cyber security, data management, and systems development. You'll also study web technologies and IT project management. The course runs over 35 weeks. You'll need at least five GCSEs graded 4 or above, including English or Maths.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Information Technology.

Who this course is for

If you are interested in working in a dynamic industry where innovation is paramount, The Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT is an advanced technical qualification that will expand your skills, and help prepare you for a successful and rewarding career in information technology and computing. This course is designed to deepen your understanding of information technology as a whole. You may want to take up further study at university level, in subjects such as web and games or mobile app development and computing.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-4 or equivalent, including English or Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical programming and software development skills.
  • You'll learn how computer networks are designed and managed.
  • You'll study cyber security principles and how to protect systems.
  • You'll explore data management and database design.
  • You'll build knowledge of web technologies and digital systems.
  • You'll work on IT project planning and management.
  • You'll understand how businesses use technology to solve problems.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the Leigh Campus. Assessment is through assignments and projects rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the units, covering topics such as networking, programming, and cyber security. Assignments are set and marked throughout the course, so your progress is assessed continuously rather than in a single end-of-year exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wigan and Leigh College Leigh Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT Support Technician, troubleshoots hardware and software for organisations.
  • Software Developer, designs and builds applications and systems.
  • Web Developer, creates and maintains websites and web-based tools.
  • Cyber Security Analyst, protects networks and data from threats.
  • Network Administrator, manages an organisation's IT infrastructure.
  • IT Project Coordinator, supports the delivery of technology projects.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, for those wanting to specialise further at university level.
  • Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Computing (Level 4 or 5), a work-focused alternative to a full degree.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Software Engineering or Cyber Security, combining employment with higher-level study.
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