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BTEC Level 3 in IT (Networking and Systems Support)

One or two years

Entry Requirements

You will need either:

Four GCSEs at Grade C or above, or BTEC Level 2 in IT at Merit.

Course Content

Core units include:

• Communication and employability skills for IT

• Computer systems

• Information systems

• Managing networks

• Computer networks

• Communication technologies

• IT technical support

• IT systems troubleshooting and repair.

Specialist units* available include:

• Organisational systems security

• Spreadsheet modelling

• Database design

• Event driven programming

• Installing and upgrading software

• Data analysis and design

• Human computer interaction

• Maintaining computer systems

• Digital graphics and computers

• Developing computer games

• Network system security.

*Specialist units are subject to change

During the two-year programme you will also study a range of qualifications including GCSE Maths and English if you do not have a Grade C in these subjects.

Next Step

Study for an HND or Degree programme, or seek employment as the skills you will have gained are very relevant for seeking jobs in IT and computing areas.

  • BTEC Level 3 in IT (Networking and Systems Support) runs at Northampton Course running at Northampton
    (LB390DIPSS FB11)

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