BTEC Level 3 National Ext Diploma in IT (Software Development)

YEAR 1

Unit 1: Communication and Employability Skills for IT

Unit 2: Computer Systems

Unit 3: Information Systems

Unit 6: Software Design and Development

Unit 7: Organisational Systems Security

Unit 9: Computer Networks

Unit 28: Website Production

Unit 30: Digital Graphics

Unit 42: Spreadsheet Modelling

YEAR 2

Unit 5: Managing Networks

Unit 11: Systems Analysis and Design

Unit 12: IT Technical Support

Unit 13: IT Systems, Troubleshooting and Repair

Unit 14: Event Driven Programming

Unit 17: Project Planning with IT

Unit 18: Database Design

Unit 23: Human Computer Interaction

Unit 29: Installing and Upgrading Software

Assessment will be carried out by teaching staff and the grades will then be sent to Edexcel for moderation. Some units will be assessed through externally assessed examination.

1.  SFX allows students to explore and experiment with different types of networks and the standards relating to network systems, including local and wide area networks in a well-equipped Lab.
2. We offer work experience with well-known companies
   such as BT, Barclays Bank Plc, Transport for London
3. We ensure students fulfil their potential by working with
   them to achieve the highest possible grade.
4. All IT students go to universities and the higher
   achievers can study at King’s College London, Royal
   Holloway and Queen Mary University of London.

Many students from SFX go on to do degrees in subjects such as Computing, Engineering, IT, Business, Multimedia and Networks Technology. Others have chosen to take up employment in these fields and have received further training whilst at work.

In addition to our Programme Entry Requirements, applicants must also meet specific Course Entry Requirements:

Grade 4 in Maths
OR
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in ICT (or equivalent) with Merit and Grade 4 in Maths