BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Information Technology
Longley Park Sixth Form Academy - Sheffield
01142625757
Horninglow Road, Sheffield, S5 6SG
Course summary

Equivalent to 3 A Levels You will develop knowledge and practical skills in the field of information and communications technology, including web design and e-commerce, data communications, expert systems and computing, social media for businesses, information systems (Databases), programming, cyber security and incident management, IT services delivery, IT project management, computer game development digital 2D and 3D graphics and digital animation and effects. You will complete practical projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations and find out about career routes in IT. Themes covered over the 2 years are: Exam Based Units: Information Technology. Creating Systems to Manage Information Cyber Security & Incident Management IT Service Delivery Coursework Based Units: Using Social Media in Business Data Modelling Programming Website Development Computer Games Development IT Project Management IT Technical Support & Management. Enterprise in IT A number of specifications will be changing and prospectus entries are based on information we have to date. This means that course content may be subject to change.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English or Maths

How you'll be assessed

Units 1, 2, 11 and 14 are assessed by written exams All other units are assessed by assignment work.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthoritySheffield
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender Type
AddressHorninglow Road, Sheffield, S5 6SG