Course Outline A BTEC National Extended Diploma is a 2-year vocational course which is equivalent to a 3 A level programme. Students will learn about the use and management of IT facilities in a variety of different work-related contexts. The Provisional Course Outline is: Unit 1: Information Technology System (Externally Assessed) You will study the role of computer systems and the implications of their use in personal and professional situations. Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information (Externally Assessed) You will study the design, creation, testing and evaluation of a relational database system to manage information. Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business You will explore how businesses use social media to promote their products and services. You will also be given the opportunity to implement social media activities in a business to meet requirements. Unit 6: Web Development You will investigate website development principles. You will be given the opportunity to design and develop a website using scripting languages.
The BTEC National Extended Diploma is assessed using a combination of internal assessments (which are set and marked by teachers) and external assessments (which are set and marked by the Exam board). Internal assessment (58%) External assessment (42%) Examining Board – Edexcel
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Widney Manor Road, Solihull, B91 3WR |
Course Outline A BTEC National Extended Diploma is a 2-year vocational course which is equivalent to a 3 A level programme. Students will learn about the use and management of IT facilities in a variety of different work-related contexts. The Provisional Course Outline is: Unit 1: Information Technology System (Externally Assessed) You will study the role of computer systems and the implications of their use in personal and professional situations. Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information (Externally Assessed) You will study the design, creation, testing and evaluation of a relational database system to manage information. Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business You will explore how businesses use social media to promote their products and services. You will also be given the opportunity to implement social media activities in a business to meet requirements. Unit 6: Web Development You will investigate website development principles. You will be given the opportunity to design and develop a website using scripting languages.
The BTEC National Extended Diploma is assessed using a combination of internal assessments (which are set and marked by teachers) and external assessments (which are set and marked by the Exam board). Internal assessment (58%) External assessment (42%) Examining Board – Edexcel
