BTEC Information Technology

Assessment

The BTEC L3 is made up of 4 units and consists of 360 GLH. Two of the units are externally assessed. Unit 1: Information Technology Systems is a 2 hours written examination set and marked by the exam board. Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information is a computer based task set by the exam board and completed by students under supervised conditions. Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business is a mandatory internally assessed unit. Unit 6: Website Development unit is an internally assessed unit that provides students with knowledge, understanding and skills for degree courses such as reading technical texts, effecting writing, analytical skills, creative development and preparation for assessment methods used in degrees.