Extended Certificate in Information Technology (BTEC)

Applications Open: - 7th November 2025

Applications Close: - 8th June 2026 (Applications will still be considered after this date)

Other Information:- Please select a minimum of three A-Level courses. Contact Mark.Shenton@sandwich-tech.kent.sch.uk for further course information

Entry Requirements: Some courses have additional entry requirements. These can be found on the prospectus.

Level 3 - 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or higher including English and Mathematics.

Transition - 5 GCSEs at grade 3 or higher. Either English or Mathematics must be at a grade 4.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Questions/Queries:-Mark.shenton@sandwich-tech.kent.sch.uk

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Why study this subject?

The objective of this qualification is to give students the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills in IT systems, systems management and social media in business. This course provides the ideal foundation for students who wish to be competent users of ICT in the workplace, or would like to pursue ICT at degree level or as a career. The qualification will give them the capacity to think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically. Students will develop a common core of IT knowledge and study areas such as the relationship between hardware and software that form an IT system, managing and processing data to support business and using IT to communicate and share information.

Units that will be studied

The course comprises of four units:

• Unit 1: Information Technology systems

• Unit 2: Creating systems to manage information

• Unit 3: Using social media in business

• Optional unit: Data modelling or Website development

Assessment

Unit 1 External written examination – 2hrs 33.3%

Unit 2 Externally set task sat under

controlled conditions 25%

Unit 3 Internally assessed task 25%

Optional Unit Internally assessed task 16.6%

Additional Entry Requirements

No additional requirements.