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Computing and IT

IT Level 3

  • Course Type: Diploma

What can this course lead to?

On successful completion of this course you can progress to further study such as: Advanced/Higher Apprenticeship in IT, Software, Web and Telecoms, Social Media, Digital Marketing and Information Security. Computing degree programmes such as Computer Science, Digital Technologies or Games Development.

You could also progress to employment which could lead to you working in roles such as a:

  • Trainee Network Administrator
  •  Trainee Computer programmer
  • Trainee Systems Administrator
  • Trainee Web and Social Media Administrator
  • Trainee Cyber Security Administrator

Who is it for?

This course will help you to develop a comprehensive and broad understanding of the IT digital environment. It’s also a great qualification if you are looking to begin a career within this sector and is well established at the college.

What is covered?

4 exam based units:

  • Information Technology Systems
  • Creating Systems to Manage Information
  • Cyber Security and Incident Management
  • IT Service Delivery

And assignment based units:

  • Using Social Media in Business
  •  Data Modelling
  • Website Development
  • Computer Games Development
  • IT Project Management

Some units are subject to change.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above including English and maths. Alternatively, a Merit in a relevant Level 2 Diploma, and a GCSE grade 4/C in English and maths, or a pass for functional skills Level 2 English and Maths.

Start date: 01/09/2025

Course Code

SED3IT5AF$

Duration

2 Years

Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.

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My course gave me access to work experience with market-leading cyber security consultancy ‘Pentesec’, This gave me the edge when securing a place at Northumbria University to study a BSc in Networks and Cyber Security.

Tom Sadler
Computing Extended Diploma Level 3

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