BTEC ICT DOUBLE Award Level 3

Applications Open: - 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: - 31st March 2026

Entry Requirements: - Our Sixth Form entry requirements are five GCSEs at Grade 4 and above for the 'A' Level Pathway (in addition to some individual subject entry requirements) and 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 and above for the Vocational (BTEC) Pathway. The course information gives specific details of course content and entry requirements. Please also refer to the Sixth Form Prospectus for the specific entry requirements for the chosen subjects.

Students need to select the equivalent of 3 A Levels or more. (Triple BTEC counts as 3, Double BTEC counts as 2). Subjects are grouped into option blocks, please be aware that not all combinations are possible.

In addition to academic requirements stated above a place will be dependent on the receipt of a satisfactory school reference.

How to Apply: - Please apply via Kent Choices if you area a student from another school.

Please visit our website www.stanselmscanterbury.org.uk for more information.

Students will have the opportunity to acquire the essential knowledge and tools for the world of work by developing transferable skills such as planning, research and analysis, working with others and effective communication. The BTEC IT Level 3 qualification is offered as either single or double award and equates to 1 or 2 A Levels respectively.

BTEC IT Level 3 DOUBLE Award is the equivalent of 2 A Levels.

Year 1 and 2

Students will study several mandatory units of the course. The mandatory units are:

• Information Technology Systems
• Creating Systems to Manage Information
  
• Social Media in Business
  
• Programming
  
• Cyber Security and Incident Management

Activities

Students will have the opportunity to visit businesses in the local area to use as case study examples in their work as well as a number of educational trips organised through the department.

Examination arrangements
You will be assessed through this qualification by producing a number of evidence portfolios. You will also sit four assessments, one of which will be an examination. All four assessments will be externally assessed.

You are expected to:

· Carry out some independent research using the internet and other sources and present this in a suitable format

· Be able to master a wide range of software packages and use them appropriately

· Design Computer Interfaces to provide efficient and accurate data entry and use of IT systems.

· Design, produce and publish a website of your choice to include multimedia and interactive components

· Present evidence of your work in a portfolio

Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Grade 3 in Maths

Please note that Core Maths (1 year course) would be a beneficial addition to this subject (where Mathematics A Level is not studied) as it will aid the mathematical elements of the course.

Where can this course take me?

You will have a level of ICT skill that is highly valued by employers. The course provides you with practical knowledge of how ICT systems service the information needs of an organisation and will assist you in your future higher education studies and employment.

Career paths include: CAD, Computer Game Designer, Computer Game Technical Support, Computer Operator, Database Administrator, Software Programmer, Financial Advisor, Illustrator, IT Trainer.