L3 Cambridge Technicals in IT BTEC
Bluecoat Aspley Academy - Nottingham
01159297445
Aspley Lane, Aspley, Nottingham, NG8 5GY
Course summary

This is an applied course that covers a range of IT related topics requiring excellent research and report writing skills. This course can be studied as a single A Level equivalent ('Introductory Diploma') or 2 A Level equivalent ('Technical Diploma') over 2 years. This determines whether 5 or 11 units are covered over the whole course. The mandatory units include: - Fundamentals of IT, Global Information, Virtual and Augmented reality, Cyber Security ( additional unit for 'Diploma') The optional units may include: - Developing a Smarter Planet, Internet of Everything, Mobile Technology, Social Media & Digital Marketing, Product development, Project Management , Big Data Analytics

Entry requirements

5 x grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths. Grade 4 in Computer Science/equivalent level 2 IT. Grade 5 in at least 2 essay based subjects.

How you'll be assessed

The mandatory units Fundamentals of IT and Global information will each be externally assessed with a 1.5 hour written paper. The cyber security unit is externally assessed with a 1 hour written paper. The remaining units are internally assessed and then moderated externally.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottingham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressAspley Lane, Aspley, Nottingham, NG8 5GY