The BTEC National IT qualification is an ideal course for those students who are practically minded and want to learn how to use computers in different situations. The course is designed for learners who are interested in creating IT systems to manage and share information and how social media can be used in business. There are a variety of units to complete including: Unit 1 – Information Technology Systems Unit 2 – Creating Systems to Manage Information Unit 3 – Using Social Media in Business and Unit 5 – Data Modelling Candidates who achieve this qualification will be prepared to study a university course in ICT. This qualification will support candidates working towards careers in office based jobs that use industry standard software. It is also ideal if you wish to go into an ICT technician role.
Maths/English at grade 4+ and a KS4 ICT qualification e.g. BTEC L2 at Merit or Higher.
There are 4 units on the course with 3 being mandatory and 1 optional. 2 of the mandatory units are assessed externally with one being a written exam. A learner’s final grade reflects their achievements across all units in their BTEC National course. Both internally and externally assessed units are individually graded as either Pass (E), Merit (C) or Distinction (A).
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Wrights Lane, Cradley Heath, B64 6QU |
The BTEC National IT qualification is an ideal course for those students who are practically minded and want to learn how to use computers in different situations. The course is designed for learners who are interested in creating IT systems to manage and share information and how social media can be used in business. There are a variety of units to complete including: Unit 1 – Information Technology Systems Unit 2 – Creating Systems to Manage Information Unit 3 – Using Social Media in Business and Unit 5 – Data Modelling Candidates who achieve this qualification will be prepared to study a university course in ICT. This qualification will support candidates working towards careers in office based jobs that use industry standard software. It is also ideal if you wish to go into an ICT technician role.
Maths/English at grade 4+ and a KS4 ICT qualification e.g. BTEC L2 at Merit or Higher.
There are 4 units on the course with 3 being mandatory and 1 optional. 2 of the mandatory units are assessed externally with one being a written exam. A learner’s final grade reflects their achievements across all units in their BTEC National course. Both internally and externally assessed units are individually graded as either Pass (E), Merit (C) or Distinction (A).