Information Technology BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma

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IT is now embedded in our society and is a vital part of industries as diverse as entertainment, banking and manufacturing. The growth in ICT services, networking and data management is a key feature in global economies and the IT job market remains strong and relatively well paid. If this makes you interested in a career in ICT or a related field then this two year programme will give you a good understanding of a broad range of ICT specialisms and will enable you to understand how ICT underpins business operation. The subjects include topics as varied as computer systems, Visual Basic programming, networking and database management systems. There is a practical component to the course as well as the acquisition of high level IT skills. In the second year you will be exposed to project management methodologies and will implement an important IT activity. The skills taught on this course are key to the IT industry but will transfer to any other business. The course is most suitable if you are aspiring to progress in an IT direction. Other than higher education, students can move on to professional certification and specialist programmes.

Course information

Name: Information Technology BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Qualification title: Extended Diploma in IT (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment The assessment of the course is by means of written or practical assignments marked by teachers in College. There is then a verification process to ensure that work is of a good standard. All units are graded at pass, merit and distinction. To progress on to a higher education it is likely you will have to achieve at least merits. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20150909 12:19:06 Updated 20150909 12:19:06

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Richmond upon Thames College
Further Education
trainingsolutions@rutc.ac.uk
020 8607 8306
https://www.rutc.ac.uk/key-information/employers

Address

Egerton Road
LONDON Town: TWICKENHAM County:RICHMOND UPON THAMES

Learning aims

Title: Extended Diploma in IT (QCF) Qualification: Extended Diploma in IT (QCF) Classification: Information and Communication Technology

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