IT Extended Diploma Level 3

Course Description

The BTEC Extended Diploma for IT level 3 is suitable for students aged 16 upwards. It is designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required for success in employment in the ICT and Computing industries, or for entry to a Higher National or undergraduate degree programme in Computing.

Times and Costs

Start Date	End Date	Day	Time	Location	Attendance	Cost	Apply
03/09/12 27/06/14 MON-FRI 09:00- 16:00  Coalville Full Time £598 If you are under 25 this course could be free of charge depending on your previous qualifications. Find Out More

Prices shown are for the 2012-13 academic year which starts in August 2012. TBC prices for the next academic year will be updated on the website as they become available.

If the duration of your course is more than 1 year, further tuition/material fees will be expected 12 months after starting your course unless you are exempt from payment.

Course Level

Level 3

Entry Requirements

5 GCSE's level C or above, BTEC Level 2 First at Merit or above ideally in IT but Firsts from other areas will be considered - all applicants will be interviewed prior to an offer being made.

Course Length

The course requires a 2 year commitment, 36 weeks per year

What will I study

A range of units including:
Communication and Employability Skills for IT
Computer Systems
Information Systems
Software Design and Development
Database Design
Event Driven Programming
Maintain Computer Systems
IT TroubleShooting
Installing Software
IT Project
Organisational System Security
Object Oriented Development
Games Programming
Website Production and Management
Human Computer Interaction
Control Systems using IT
e-commerce
Digital Graphics and Computers
Networking

How will I learn?

A variety of methods - hands-on practicals, lectures, discussions, off-site visits, IT resources and some independant study

How will I be assessed?

Assessment will be through completion of practical activities e.g. building of websites, building computer systems, coding own programs, building of advanced database systems and also through written work and observations. There are no exams.

Where could it lead?

BTEC Level 3 Nationals are designed as specialist, vocationally-related qualifications for those who have a clear view of their future career or want to progress to higher education. They are an alternative to A levels and accepted as an entry requirement for universities and further education colleges, and highly valued by employers.

Materials/Equipment Required

Learners will have access to all resources at the college - PC's, software and written resources - both on-line and books available in the sections library.