BTEC Nationals Information Technology (2016 and 2017)
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Guide
Certificate
First teach: September 2016
External assessment from: 2018
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2018)
Specification
Guide
Extended Certificate
First teach: September 2016
External assessment from: 2018
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2018)
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 in the IT sector.
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Guide
Foundation Diploma
First teach: September 2016
External assessment from: 2018
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2018)
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 in the IT sector.
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Guide
Diploma (2017)
First teach: September 2017
External assessment from: 2018
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2019)
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 in the IT sector.
Specification
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Extended Diploma
First teach: September 2017
External assessment from: 2018
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2019)
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 in the IT sector.
Specification
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