Course information
L3 Cambridge Technicals in IT BTEC
Bluecoat Aspley Academy - Nottingham
01159297445
Aspley Lane, Aspley, Nottingham, NG8 5GY
Course summary

This is an applied course that covers a range of IT related topics requiring excellent research and report writing skills. This course can be studied as a single A Level equivalent ('Introductory Diploma') or 2 A Level equivalent ('Technical Diploma') over 2 years. This determines whether 5 or 11 units are covered over the whole course. The mandatory units include: - Fundamentals of IT, Global Information, Virtual and Augmented reality, Cyber Security ( additional unit for 'Diploma') The optional units may include: - Developing a Smarter Planet, Internet of Everything, Mobile Technology, Social Media & Digital Marketing, Product development, Project Management , Big Data Analytics

Entry requirements

5 x grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths. Grade 4 in Computer Science/equivalent level 2 IT. Grade 5 in at least 2 essay based subjects.

How you'll be assessed

The mandatory units Fundamentals of IT and Global information will each be externally assessed with a 1.5 hour written paper. The cyber security unit is externally assessed with a 1 hour written paper. The remaining units are internally assessed and then moderated externally.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottingham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressAspley Lane, Aspley, Nottingham, NG8 5GY