Course information
Digital, IT and Computing (BTEC Extended Certificate)
Richard Huish College - Somerset
01823320800
South Road, Taunton, TA1 3DZ
Course summary

Digital IT and Computing is an exciting and in-depth course taking you on to the careers that are in high demand. Cyber Security, Software Development and Creative Industries and just some of the areas past students have successfully gone ton to via university, sponsored degrees and employment. If you have an interest in a dynamic subject area then this is the course for you. You will have the opportunity for enrichment in areas such as building a PC, furthering your skills in games and animation and networking.

Entry requirements

As a minimum, you will need (or equivalent to); GCSE Mathematics grade 4 GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 plus three more GCSEs at grade 4.

How you'll be assessed

EXTENDED CERTIFICATE You complete four units in total. There is one externally assessed exam, one externally assessed unit and two internally assessed units. EXTENDED DIPLOMA You complete 13 units in total. There is one externally assessed exam, three externally assessed units and nine internally assessed units.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthoritySomerset
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressSouth Road, Taunton, TA1 3DZ