CTEC Level 3 ICT

Applications Open: - 11th November 2025

Applications Close: - 23rd January 2026 to allow us to build our curriculum. We will accept late applications beyond this date, but they may take longer to process.

Entry Requirements: - Vary by course please see individual subject information on this website. We also require students to achieve at least five Grade 5s or above at GCSE for Level 3 curriculum. For our Level 2 Pathway, students need to have five Grade 3s or above, inlcuding English and Maths

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices. Applications submitted by the end of January will have a decision on their offer by the 2nd April 2026.

This qualification is for learners who prefer to study IT in a context that allows them to learn and be assessed in ways that are practical and relevant to the IT sector. In the first year, you will learn about the fundamentals of IT, including a range of hardware and software. You will learn the importance of health and safety within the workplace and will independently build, configure, test, and troubleshoot computer systems. Good communication skills are essential in the workspace and you will be expected to use and evidence effective communication in supporting end-users in a range of scenarios. In the second year, you will learn global information, data communications, networking and the Internet. You will learn how to plan, design, construct, and troubleshoot networks using a range of tools and equipment.

Grade 4 or higher in both GCSE English and Maths OR Grade 4 in GCSE Computer Science / Merit in vocational IT qualification.