CTEC IT

Applications Open - 10th November 2025

Applications Close - 31st January 2026

Entry Requirements - For entry into year 12 to begin A Level and/or vocational courses, students must meet the minimum requirements in English and Mathematics (grade 4), however most courses require significantly higher grades in certain other GCSE subjects to access them.

How to Apply -

• Internal students – apply via Applicaa (school have emailed all students a link)
• External Students – apply using Applicaa from the Trinity School website under Sixth Form - Apply here

Students are required to study a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 4 subjects.

Consultation with universities, employers and industry specialists has made sure that this course is fit to make sure that students will gain the right combination of knowledge, understanding and skills required for the 21st century. Designed in collaboration with experts spanning the breadth of the sector, the Level 3 Cambridge Technicals in IT focus on the requirements that today’s universities and employers demand.

Skills Acquired
The qualification aims to develop students’ knowledge, understanding and skills of the principles of IT and Global Information Systems. Students will gain an insight into the IT sector as they investigate the pace of technological change, IT infrastructure, the flow of information on a global scale, and the importance of legal and security considerations.

Students suited to the course
Students with an interest in IT/computers and the flow and use of data on a national and global scale.

What other subjects it combines well with
CTEC IT is a broad subject and is easily combined with a range of other A Level and Vocational subjects, particularly CTEC Business.

Course Structure
The CTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in IT is equivalent to one A Level. There are five units, three of which are mandatory and two of which are assessed externally.

Unit content

Year 12
Unit 1: The Fundamentals of IT (Mandatory Unit) - Exam
Unit 2: Global Information (Mandatory Unit) - Exam

Year 13
Unit 3: Cyber Security (Mandatory Unit)

2 Optional Units from;
• Unit 8: Project Management (Coursework)
• Unit 9: Product Development (Coursework)
• Unit 11: Systems Analysis and Design (Coursework)
• Unit 17: Internet of Everything (Coursework)

Exam
These exams cover only work for that unit. For CTEC they can be re-taken and the highest grade of the 2 is the one awarded.

Coursework
This is work that the student can complete over a given period of time and get feedback to improve it if needed.

GCSE grade 4 in English or English Literature.

Cambridge Technicals provide a strong base for progression to university, apprenticeships or work and are recognised for UCAS tariff points. The skills picked up will make you employable in the IT sector as well provide progression for university or higher education routes or an apprenticeship.