I.T.

OCR CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN I.T. (05839)

INTRODUCTION

This qualification is designed for learners 16 years old or over who want to continue their education through applied learning by developing their knowledge and understanding of the principles of IT and global information systems. Achievement of this qualification can support progression to go on and study relevant IT degrees in a Higher Education institution such as, Computing and IT, Computing Science, Software Developments, Software Engineering, ICT and Computer Networks or Business Information Systems.

To view full course specification click Level 3 Cambridge Tech Ext. Cert. in IT

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Cambridge Technicals Level 2 in IT or BTEC Level 2 in Digital Technologies (GCSE equivalents) or a Grade 4 in GCSE Computer Science

• Click on the Admissions section for restrictions on number of A-Levels that can be undertaken;

• A good school/College report

COURSE STRUCTURE

Level 3 Cambridge Technical Certificate in IT (equivalent to one AS-level):

• Two externally-assessed units in one year (Units 1 and 2)

Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in IT (equivalent to one A-level):

• Two externally-assessed units in year one (Units 1 and 2)

• One externally-assessed and two internally-assessed units in year two (Units 3, 9 and 17)

Note: All required units must be successfully passed in order to achieve the relevant Certificate

PROGRESSION:

This qualification supports progression into further education, training or employment. Appropriate further education might be:

• BTEC Higher National in Computing / BTEC Foundation Degree in Computing

• Degrees in Computing, IT or related fields

The OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Certificates in IT qualify for UCAS points.