Information Technology BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate
Course type: Level 2 Diplomas • Awarding/exam body: Pearson
Equivalent to 3 GCSEs.
In this course, students will learn how I.T. operates in business and industry and apply these ideas in a series of assignments and projects. These include doing research into how computers are used, using software packages to write reports and preparing presentations.
The course can be taken alongside English Language and Maths GCSE retakes.
Core units
Unit 01: The Online World
Unit 02: Technology Systems
Unit 03: A Digital Portfolio
Examples of Further Units:
Unit 09: Spreadsheet Development
Unit 10: Database Development
Unit 11: Computer Networks
Unit 13: Website Development
Unit 15: Installing and Maintaining Computer Software
Assessment will be carried out by teaching staff and the grades will then be sent to Pearson for moderation. Some units will be assessed through externally assessed examination.
Successful completion offers students several routes for progression: direct entry into employment within business/industry with training or further learning opportunities to progress to Level 3 of a vocational qualification in the same or a related area e.g. BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma in I.T.
4 GCSEs at Grade 3 (including Grade 3 in English Language and Maths).
- Analyse, design and implement successful projects using spreadsheet and database software
- Taught how to design and create an engaging web site
- Opportunities to install and maintain software and network PCs in our well-equipped lab