What is Level 3 BTEC IT about?

Teachers

Head of Department: Mr P Cooper

Teaching Staff: Miss T Samudzimu, Mr S Roberts

Qualification:

BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in IT

Examination Board:

Edexcel

What does the course consist of?

6 Units of coursework

• Unit 1: Communication & Employability Skills for IT
• Unit 2: Computer Systems
• Unit 8: e-commerce
• Unit 28: Web Design
• Unit 30: Digital Graphics
• Unit 42: Spreadsheets

Whom does the subject suit?

The subject suits all learners.

What books can I read to get a sense of the subject?

BTEC Information Technology Level 3

What websites are useful to look at?

http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/it-2010.html

What might the subject lead on to?

Further study beyond Level 3 or employment in a wide range of settings.  Past students have gone on to work in areas such as Law, Advertising, Graphics and Engineering.  Others have gone on to study at university in areas such as Game Design, Computer Science, Law, Accounting, Business, Media and Teaching.