BTEC Nationals | Information Technology (2016) | Pearson qualifications

BTEC Nationals Information Technology (2016 and 2017)

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Specification
Specification - Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Information Technology
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Designed as a one-year full-time course or a full two-year programme when studied alongside further Level 3 qualifications. Supports further progression in creative media education, to an Apprenticeship or entry level employment.

Qualification Summary

Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Information Technology
Qualification number: 601/7574/6
Guided learning hours: 180
First teaching: June 2016
First external assessment: 2018
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2023,2024,2025)
Total qualification time: 235
Eligible for funding (England): 16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;

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Specification - Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Information Technology
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Designed as a one-year full-time course or a full two-year programme when studied alongside further Level 3 qualifications. Supports further progression in creative media education, to an Apprenticeship or entry level employment.

Qualification Summary

Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Information Technology
Qualification number: 601/7575/8
Guided learning hours: 360
First teaching: June 2016
First external assessment: 2018
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2023,2024,2025)
Total qualification time: 475
Eligible for funding (England): 16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;

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Specification - Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Information Technology
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Designed as a one-year full-time course or a full two-year programme when studied alongside further Level 3 qualifications. Supports further progression in creative media education, to an Apprenticeship or entry level employment.

Qualification Summary

Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Information Technology
Qualification number: 601/7576/X
Guided learning hours: 510
First teaching: June 2016
First external assessment: 2018
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2023,2024,2025)
Total qualification time: 675
Eligible for funding (England): 16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;

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Specification - Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Information Technology
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Designed as a one-year full-time course or a full two-year programme when studied alongside further Level 3 qualifications. Supports further progression in creative media education, to an Apprenticeship or entry level employment.

Qualification Summary

Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Information Technology
Qualification number: 603/0455/8
Guided learning hours: 720
First teaching: September 2017
First external assessment: 2018
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2023,2024,2025)
Total qualification time: 935
Eligible for funding (England): 16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;

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Specification - Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Information Technology
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Designed as a one-year full-time course or a full two-year programme when studied alongside further Level 3 courses. Supports further progression in creative media education, to an Apprenticeship or entry level employment in the IT sector.

Qualification Summary

Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Information Technology
Qualification number: 603/0454/6
Guided learning hours: 1080
First teaching: September 2017
First external assessment: 2018
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2023,2024,2025)
Total qualification time: 1455
Eligible for funding (England): 16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;

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