Details
- Course: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Computing
- Qualification Type: National Extended Certificate (BTEC)
- Qualification Level: Level 3
- Course type: Full Time
- Duration: 52 Weeks
- Entry Requirements:
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths
- Available Dates: 02/09/2026 to 30/06/2028
Overview
This is equivalent to 1 A Level
Themes covered in this course:
- Programming fundamentals
- Computer Network Security and Encryption
- Human Computer Interaction
- Practical programming
Details
You will study the following four units across two years:
- Unit 1 - Programming fundamentals
- Unit 2 - Computer network security and encryption
- Unit 3 - Human-Computer interaction
- Unit 4 - Practical programming
A number of specifications will be changing and prospectus entries are based on information we have to date. This means that course content may be subject to change.
How will it be delivered?
- Unit 1 and Unit 2 are externally set and marked exams
- Unit 3 and 4 are Pearson set assignment briefs internally marked
What can I do next?
Students can progress on to industrial apprenticeships in areas as diverse as transport or the NHS. Many go on to study software engineering or computer security at university. You will be well placed to stand out in an expanding industry
Degrees in: Cybersecurity, Computer, Programming, Software Development, Computing with Business, Computer Games Technologies, Computer Science, Computer Science with AI, Computer Science with Forensics, Smart Computing, Computing with Infomatics.
Career progression: Computer programmer, Ethical Hacker, computer scientist software developer, networking and software engineer, games developer, digital forensics.
