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BTEC Nationals Information Technology (2010)

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Here you’ll find support for teaching and studying BTEC Nationals in Information Technology. These vocational qualifications help level 3 students develop the practical knowledge, skills and understanding they need to prepare for their chosen career.  

Units offered include computer systems, managing networks, software design and development, organisational systems security, e-commerce, and IT technical support.

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Specification

Specification

Qualification type:
BTEC National
Qualification title:
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in IT
Level:
Level 3
Accreditation status:
Accredited
Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
720
Total Qualification Time (TQT):
1200
Qualification number (QN):
500/9148/7
Eligible for funding in England for:
16-18 (EFA funding), 19-23 Level 2 and 3 entitlement (SFA funding), 19+ Advanced learner loan (SFA funding)
Availability:
UK only
First teaching:
2010
Last registration:
  • Fri Jul 31 15:13:00 UTC 2020 (England)
  • Thu Aug 31 15:14:00 UTC 2023 (Wales)
  • Thu Aug 31 14:03:00 UTC 2023 (Northern Ireland)

Qualification type:
BTEC National
Qualification title:
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in IT
Level:
Level 3
Accreditation status:
Accredited
Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
360
Total Qualification Time (TQT):
600
Qualification number (QN):
500/9147/5
Eligible for funding in England for:
16-18 (EFA funding), 19+ (non-full level 2 or level 3 qualification), 19+ Advanced learner loan (SFA funding), Apprenticeships (SFA funding)
Availability:
UK only
First teaching:
2010
Last registration:
  • Fri Jul 31 15:17:00 UTC 2020 (England)
  • Thu Aug 31 15:18:00 UTC 2023 (Wales)
  • Thu Aug 31 14:04:00 UTC 2023 (Northern Ireland)

Qualification type:
BTEC National
Qualification title:
Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in IT
Level:
Level 3
Accreditation status:
Accredited
Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
540
Total Qualification Time (TQT):
900
Qualification number (QN):
600/3887/1
Eligible for funding in England for:
16-18 (EFA funding), 19+ (non-full level 2 or level 3 qualification), 19+ Advanced learner loan (SFA funding)
Availability:
UK only
First teaching:
2011
Last registration:
  • Fri Jul 31 15:18:00 UTC 2020 (England)
  • Thu Aug 31 15:18:00 UTC 2023 (Wales)
  • Thu Aug 31 14:05:00 UTC 2023 (Northern Ireland)

Qualification type:
BTEC National
Qualification title:
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT
Level:
Level 3
Accreditation status:
Accredited
Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
720
Total Qualification Time (TQT):
1200
Qualification number (QN):
500/9150/5
Eligible for funding in England for:
16-18 (EFA funding), 19-23 Level 2 and 3 entitlement (SFA funding), 19+ Advanced learner loan (SFA funding), Apprenticeships (SFA funding)
Pathways:
Business
Networking and Systems Support
Software Development
Availability:
UK only
First teaching:
2010
Last registration:
  • Thu Aug 31 15:20:00 UTC 2023
Final certification:
  • Mon Aug 31 15:21:00 UTC 2026

Qualification type:
BTEC National
Qualification title:
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT
Level:
Level 3
Accreditation status:
Accredited
Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
1080
Total Qualification Time (TQT):
1800
Qualification number (QN):
500/9149/9
Eligible for funding in England for:
16-18 (EFA funding), 19-23 Level 2 and 3 entitlement (SFA funding), 19+ Advanced learner loan (SFA funding), Apprenticeships (SFA funding)
Pathways:
Business
Networking and Systems Support
Software Development
Availability:
UK only
First teaching:
2010
Last registration:
  • Thu Aug 31 15:21:00 UTC 2023
Final certification:
  • Mon Aug 31 15:21:00 UTC 2026
BTEC Nationals from 2016

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