What are the necessary skills to do well in this course? This course will suit students with an innate curiosity about communication and computing, in all its forms. This might be an interest in programming, graphic design, communication systems or a student with an interest in computer systems and their development. As a BTEC course attendance and punctuality is important, as is the ability to efficiently use private study time. What are career opportunities in the future? This qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant courses. As the content is equivalent in size to one A level, higher education representatives have confirmed that it is appropriate to allow learners to choose their optional units from a wide range so that they can explore their own choice of areas for further study. The qualification supports entry to, for example: • HND in Business • BA (Hons) in Computer Arts • BSc (Hons) in Fashion Buying Management • BSc (Hons) in Software Development for Animation • BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. For more information please refer to our website, or contact our Pastoral Leader of Sixth Form, Mr Adam Illingworth, a.illingworth@marriotts.herts.sch.uk
Name: Information Technology BTEC Extended Certificate Qualification title: BTEC National Extended Certificate in Information Technology Qualification type: NVQ and relevant components Assessment What will I study? BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate is designed to provide specialist work-related qualifications in the areas of Computing and IT Systems. The objective of this qualification is to give learners the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills in IT systems, systems management and social media in business. This will enable learners to progress to further study in the IT sector or other sectors. Units of study • Unit 1 – Information Technology Systems • Unit 2 – Creating systems to manage information • Unit 3 – Using Social Media in Business • Unit 6 – Website development. How will I be assessed? • Unit 1 – This unit is externally assessed by a written examination set and marked by Edexcel. The examination is 2 hours in length. Learners will be assessed on their understanding of computer systems and the implications of their use in personal and professional situations. • Unit 2 – This unit is externally assessed by a task set and marked by Edexcel. The set task will be completed under supervised conditions for 10 hours in a 1 week period set by Edexcel which can be arranged over a number of sessions. • Unit 3 – Internally assessed and subject to standards verification. • Unit 6 – Internally assessed and subject to standards verification. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20160301 12:40:10 Updated 20160810 07:27:37
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