I.T. (Cybersecurity & Web Development) AAQ
Qualification: Extended Certificate in Information Technology (AAQ Level 3 BTEC National)
Exam Board & Specification Code: Pearson; Specification
Course Entry Requirements: 4 in English Language GCSE.
Please make sure that you have understood the overall entry requirements to study at BHASVIC. These are available here and outline the GCSE grades you need to take up one of the Study Programmes at the college.
Length and size of qualification: 2 year single course
Timetable hours: 4.5 hours per week
Assessment method: A combination of written exams and projects
BHASVIC Department: Computing and I.T.
What will I study?
The course enables students to gain knowledge and experience of the role and implications of using Information Technology systems within organisations. Information technology is a vital part of modern business and wider society, so understanding how it operates can ensure future employment. The subject content includes understanding cyber-security threats and how to manage attacks, developing important skills for creating websites to meet a specific purpose and how to manage data through the development of a relational database solution.
Is this course right for me?
This course is the equivalent to an A level. The nature of Information Technology and its use throughout all aspects of modern society means that the subject complements students with a wide range of interests as well as those with a clear focus in this area. Students often combine this course with one or more subjects from: Business Studies A Level and BTEC, Psychology or Art & Design. For those who are really keen on tech we welcome you to take this course alongside Computer Science A level or Application and Games Development AAQ
Where next?
This qualification gives you a wide range of transferable skills which are vital in most sectors of the economy. Students have various routes they can follow. They can continue with their studies to progress to a university degree which may be broader than the subject, such as Information Systems or other computing related degrees. Undertaking a degree apprenticeship (where you earn a salary and have your university fees paid for) is also another possible progression route. The course can also prepare students for direct entry into a range of careers working with IT. These include employment in such areas as IT support, cyber security or web development. Useful websites to research careers and wider progression options could include The Tech Partnership, Target Careers, BCS The Chartered Institute for IT, All About Careers and The Apprenticeship Guide.
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