BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN
Information Technology
Contact : Mrs H Alexander Email : alexanderh @ pocklingtonschool . com
Course : National Extended Certificate in IT Exam Board : Edexcel
This qualification is designed for learners who are interested in the study of creating IT systems to manage and share information , alongside other fields of study , with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses , not necessarily in IT .
Learners will develop a common core of IT knowledge and study areas such as the relationship between hardware and software that form an IT system , managing and processing data to support business and using IT to communicate and share information .
Unit 3 : Using Social Media in Business ( Internally set ) Learners will choose one optional unit from the choices below : Data Modelling / Spreadsheets Website Development and Creation
COURSE ENTRY AND QUALIFICATIONS
It would be beneficial , although not essential , to have studied some type of ICT qualification at GCSE . A keen interest in the subject , including emerging technology and business systems , is essential .
CONTENT OF COURSE
Assessment is specifically designed to fit the purpose and objective of the qualification .
It includes a range of assessment types and styles suited to vocational qualifications in the sector .
There are three main forms of assessment . Learners will study three mandatory units : Unit 1 : Information Technology Systems ( Externally set ) Unit 2 : Creating Systems to Manage Information ( Externally set )
BTEC LEVEL 3 AS A QUALIFICATION FOR FURTHER STUDY AND CAREER OPTIONS
The IT course is a theory and practical based course that would suit a range of learners .
It encourages students to interact with “ real life ” employers , through their practical units , looking at , for example , how businesses utilise Social Media in their marketing .
The subject also allows for applications into many diverse university courses and employment opportunities . The Edexcel BTEC IT course is awarded on a Pass , Merit Distinction scale . The course carries UCAS tariff points .
COURSE OUTLINE
4 Units
PAPER CONTENT MARKS AVAILABLE
Unit 1 : Information Technology Systems
Unit 2 : Creating Systems to Manage Information
Unit 3 : Using Social Media in Business
Data Modelling / Spreadsheets
Website Development and Creation
Written examination set and marked by Edexcel . ( Two hours )
Set and marked by Edexcel and completed under supervised conditions . The supervised assessment period is ten hours arranged over a number of sessions in a one week assessment period timetabled by Edexcel . Completed using a computer and submitted electronically .
Learners explore how businesses use social media to promote their products and services . Learners also implement social media activities in a business to meet requirements .
Optional Unit
Optional Unit
Pass / Merit / Distinction
Pass / Merit / Distinction
Pass / Merit / Distinction
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