BTEC Level 3 IT (Double)

What will you study and other information about BTEC Level 3 IT (Double)

• What will I study?
  • Unit 1: Information Technology Systems (External Written Examination)
  • Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information (External Database Controlled Assessment)
  • Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business (Internally Assessed)
  • Unit 5: Data Modelling (Internally Assessed)
  • Unit 8: Computer Games Development (Internally Assessed)
  • Unit 9: IT Project Management (Internally Assessed)
  • Unit 11: Cyber Security and Incident Management (Controlled assessment)
• Equipment and Financial contributions

  The Business and IT department runs several trips and educational visits throughout the year to enhance the experience of studying subjects within the department. There may be other non-essential educational visits that students can access during the two-year course, such as visits to universities, conferences, businesses, and many more.

  All students may pay £2 for online access to KnowItAllNinja resources. 

  Students will use Microsoft Access (This is not available on an Apple operating system) and Microsoft Excel

  A Windows laptop with a minimum of 4GB of RAM (not a Macbook)

• Field trips, projects and employability opportunities

  For students interested in programming, Computing Club 6Advance is available. BTEC students will also take part in the Employability award, which incorporates work experience and volunteering in the local community.