Information Technology (IT), BTEC National AAQ Extended Certificate (Level 3)

Applications Open: - 1st October 2025

Interviews: From January 2026

Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or maths. Please check specific courses for their entry requirements.

How to Apply: Please apply via KentChoices

For any other information & enquiries please contact Miss Moore on rmoore@wrotham.kent.sch.uk and/or Mr Elphick on relphick@wrotham.kent.sch.uk

This qualification is an Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ), which means it is the equivalent of one A level. It should be chosen alongside two other subjects (either A level or vocational) in order to form a full programme of study.

The Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Information Technology (Extended Certificate) allows students to study the fundamental knowledge of Information Technology covering the role and implications of using Information Technology systems and cyber-security threats and how to manage attacks. Students will also develop important skills for creating websites to meet a specific purpose and to manage data through the development of a relational database solution.

Unit 1: Information Technology Systems

Unit 2: Cyber Security and Incident Management

Unit 3: Website Development

Unit 4: Relational Database Development

Units 1 and 2 are externally assessed (examinations). Units 3 and 4 are internally assessed (coursework).

Grade 4 in English and IT qualification desired at a grade 4/Level 2 Pass.

The qualification is designed to be taken alongside A Levels as part of a study programme and can link to learning in A Level Mathematics and A Level Business Studies. It is intended for students that wish to progress into higher education (university) as a pathway to employment, or for work-based training such as apprenticeships.