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BTEC Nationals Computing (2016 and 2017)

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Specification - Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Computing
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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 Computing
Qualification number: 603/0446/7
Guided learning hours: 180
First teaching: September 2017
First external assessment: 2018
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2024,2025,2026)
Total qualification time: 235
Eligible for funding (England): Funding approval end date - 31/07/2025 (16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement; )
Last registration: England - 31 Dec 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Dec 2026; Wales - 31 Dec 2026;

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Specification - BTEC National Extended Certificate in Computing
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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 Computing
Qualification number: 601/7341/5
Guided learning hours: 360
First teaching: June 2016
First external assessment: 2018
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2024,2025,2026)
Total qualification time: 465
Eligible for funding (England): Funding approval end date - 31/07/2025 (16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement; )
Last registration: England - 31 Dec 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Dec 2026; Wales - 31 Dec 2026;

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Specification - BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Computing
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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 Computing
Qualification number: 601/7343/9
Guided learning hours: 510
First teaching: June 2016
First external assessment: 2018
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2024,2025,2026)
Total qualification time: 670
Eligible for funding (England): Funding approval end date - 31/07/2025 (16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement; )
Last registration: England - 31 Dec 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Dec 2026; Wales - 31 Dec 2026;

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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 Computing
Qualification number: 603/0445/5
Guided learning hours: 720
First teaching: September 2017
First external assessment: 2018
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2024,2025,2026)
Total qualification time: 960
Eligible for funding (England): Funding approval end date - 31/07/2025 (16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement; )
Last registration: England - 31 Dec 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Dec 2026; Wales - 31 Dec 2026;

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Specification - BTEC National Extended Diploma in Computing
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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 Diploma in Computing
Qualification number: 601/7342/7
Guided learning hours: 1080
First teaching: June 2016
First external assessment: 2018
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2024,2025,2026)
Total qualification time: 1435
Eligible for funding (England): Funding approval end date - 31/07/2025 (16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement; L3 Free Courses for Jobs; )
Last registration: England - 31 Dec 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Dec 2026; Wales - 31 Dec 2026;

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