BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate is designed to provide specialist workrelated qualifications in the areas of Computing and IT Systems. The objective of this qualification is to give learners the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills in IT systems, systems management and social media in business.
Students should have a Merit or above at Level 2 in ICT BTEC or a 5 or above in GCSE Computing. It is strongly advised that students should have a 5 in English Language, as a minimum. The coursework element requires students to be able to write in a style appropriate for A level/Level 3 BTEC.
• Unit 1 – This unit is externally assessed by a written examination set and marked by Edexcel. The examination is 2 hours in length. Learners will be assessed on their understanding of computer systems and the implications of their use in personal and professional situations. • Unit 2 – This unit is externally assessed by a task set and marked by Edexcel. The set task will be completed under supervised conditions for 10 hours in a 1-week period set by Edexcel which can be arranged over a number of sessions. • Unit 3 – Internally assessed and subject to standards verification. • Unit 6 – Internally assessed and subject to standards verification.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Brittain Way, Stevenage, SG2 8UT |
BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate is designed to provide specialist workrelated qualifications in the areas of Computing and IT Systems. The objective of this qualification is to give learners the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills in IT systems, systems management and social media in business.
Students should have a Merit or above at Level 2 in ICT BTEC or a 5 or above in GCSE Computing. It is strongly advised that students should have a 5 in English Language, as a minimum. The coursework element requires students to be able to write in a style appropriate for A level/Level 3 BTEC.
• Unit 1 – This unit is externally assessed by a written examination set and marked by Edexcel. The examination is 2 hours in length. Learners will be assessed on their understanding of computer systems and the implications of their use in personal and professional situations. • Unit 2 – This unit is externally assessed by a task set and marked by Edexcel. The set task will be completed under supervised conditions for 10 hours in a 1-week period set by Edexcel which can be arranged over a number of sessions. • Unit 3 – Internally assessed and subject to standards verification. • Unit 6 – Internally assessed and subject to standards verification.