BTEC Information Technology
Extended Certificate
STUDY LEVEL
BTEC
CONTACT DETAILS
Chris Capey , Head of Department capey _ c @ sjd . ac . uk
The BTEC National in Information technology offers learners a modern , work-related qualification , which opens the door to higher education and a career .
It is designed with a clear purpose to support defined progression routes into higher education or employment , builds high-level skills such as teamwork , creative thinking and presentation skills and develops independent research and study skills essential for success at university .
What will I study ?
This is a practical course with an emphasis on developing skills such as teamwork , problem solving , and communication to prepare you for university and employment .
The course covers areas such as social media for business , giving students the opportunity to create and manage an online social media campaign for a business and analyse its success using a variety of tools . You will also get to study management of data , information technology systems and website development .
Co-curricular activities ?
You will have many opportunities outside of the classroom to develop links with local business and professionals , this will be vital in strengthening your understanding of the in class content while developing and enhancing your CV .
The College welcomes regular guest speakers from within the ICT and business sector and students will be given the opportunity to attend workshops and events . For example , students have attended robotics workshops to develop understanding of IT systems and programming methods .
Where might it lead ?
Many Information Technology students go on to study Information Technology related courses in Higher Education . However the course has been developed in conjunction with leading businesses and universities in order to deliver the skills and knowledge required by employers .
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