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BTEC Information Technology National Extended Certificate

Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs Grade 9- 4 including English · Health and Social Care- Level 2 Merit (if studied)

Exam Board: Edexcel

Equivalent to: One A-Level

What will I be studying?

The qualification is designed to be studied over two years and carries UCAS tariff points. It meets entry requirements in its own right for some courses in IT or related study such as an HNC or HND in Computing, Engineering or Business Management.

For progression to a degree course, learners should normally study this qualification alongside other qualifications, such as an A Level or BTEC Extended Certificate in a different or complementary subject area appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels.

Career progression

When taken alongside other Level 3 qualifications, including BTEC Higher Nationals or A Levels in complementary or contrasting subjects, such as mathematics, physics, science, arts or technology, the qualification gives learners the opportunity to progress to a degree in an IT discipline or a degree where IT related skills and knowledge may be advantageous. This qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as meeting admission requirements for many relevant courses. The mandatory content is equivalent in size to one-half of an A Level.

The qualification supports entry to, for example: · HNC in Travel and Tourism Management · HND in Art and Design · HND in Business · BSc (Hons) in Fashion Buying Management · BSc (Hons) in Physical Geography.

Assessment

This course is assessed via a combination of: o internally assessed coursework (IC) o Written exam set by the exam board (E) The units in bold below denotes that are weighted heavier than the other units. Learners must complete the following THREE compulsory units: 5. Information Technology Systems(E) 6. Creating Systems to Manage Information(E) 7. Using Social Media in Business(IC) They will then complete the following ONE option units: 8. Website Development(IC) 58% Exam 42% Internal and external coursework

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