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Leigh Academy Tonbridge

ICT BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate

Leigh Academy Tonbridge

Brook Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2PH

BTEC First Award
Level 3
Information and Communication Technology

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Leigh Academy (Tonbridge)
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
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Application Instructions

Applications Open: Open Now!

Applications Close: Contact the school.

Entry Requirements: See website for individual subject requirements.

How to Apply: Please apply via Applica at: https://leighacademytonbridge.applicaa.com/year12

Course Summary

You may be considering joining the Information Technology industry as a software developer, computer games designer, data modelling consultant etc. This course and the skills you will learn are an excellent foundation for these careers or indeed a higher education course in this subject area.

The National Extended Certificate is intended as an Applied General qualification which is equivalent in size to one A Level. Students will develop a core of IT knowledge and study areas such as hardware and software in IT systems, managing and processing data to support business and using IT to communicate and share information.

Course Details

In today's world, where ICT is constantly changing, individuals will increasingly need technological and information literacy skills that include the ability to gather, process and manipulate data. These skills are now as essential as the traditional skills of numeracy and literacy. The impact of ICT on society is enormous and as the percentage of businesses and households connected to communication networks such as the internet grows, so does the need for individuals who can master and manipulate these new technologies. The BTEC National Extended Certificate in Information Technology allows you to develop a broad range of ICT skills, knowledge and understanding. You may be considering joining the Information Technology industry as a software developer, computer games designer, technical support, data modelling consultant etc. This course and the skills you will learn are an excellent foundation for these careers or indeed a higher education course in this subject area.

The BTEC National is divided into mandatory units and optional units. For the National Extended Certificate course you must complete the following units:
Unit 1 - Information Technology Systems (an external exam)
Unit 2 -Creating Systems to Manage Information (10 hours controlled assessment)
Unit 3- Using Social Media in Business (coursework based)
Unit 6 - Website Development (coursework based)

25% - Creating Systems to Manage Information

25% - Using Social Media in Business (coursework project)

33% - Information Technology Systems

17% - Website Development

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Examination and coursework: 2 x exams on creating a database and Information Technology Systems. 2x coursework units on Using Social Media in Business and Website Development

33% - Information Technology Systems(Written Examination)
Students study the role of computer systems and the implications of their use in personal and professional situations.

17% - Website Development (Coursework Project)
Students will develop an understanding of the principles of website development, design a website to meet client requirements and will develop a website to meet client requirements.

Entry requirements

Grade 4 in both English and Maths GCSEs, and at least 3 other qualifications at grade 4 or above.

Your next steps...

The course will prepare students for higher education in the area of IT, or as a complementary subject for a range of other higher education courses. This course would develop transferable skills including; reading technical texts, effective writing, analytical skills, creative development, independent learning, effective researching and presentation skills.

This course would also develop employability skills such as; problem-solving, critical thinking, communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, self-presentation, self-management, resilience and selfmonitoring.

Additional information

https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/BTEC-Nationals/Information-Technology/2016/specification-and-sample-assessments/specification-pearson-btec-level-3-national-extended-certificate-in-information-technology.pdf
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