CTEC ICT

Course summary

For anyone who sees their future career in IT the Level 3 Introductory Diploma in IT is an excellent starting point. The course will cover a wide range of topics for those who have a specific career pathway in IT already mapped out as well as those who are not sure which specialism to follow. You will find that you have the opportunity to go into specific areas such as Business and IT, Networking and Security Students will study 5 units over a 2 year period. 2 units are externally assessed at the end of year 12 with 3 internally assessed units completed in year 13. The Cambridge Technical in IT has been developed to meet the changing needs of the sector, and prepare you for the challenges in Higher Education or employment. The Cambridge Technical in IT focuses on the skills, knowledge and understanding that today’s universities and employers demand. You will practically apply these skills and knowledge in preparation for further study or the workplace. The Level 3 course is practical with opportunities to implement the theory that you learn in lesson. It is mainly course-work based, which, means that you will have a clear understanding of your progress throughout the course, to help you plan and achieve your next steps. Taught by subject specialists, with commercial experience, the main elements of the course cover hardware, networking, programming, graphics and web development.