2. BASIC INFORMATION ON BTEC ICT
The 360 guided learning hours (GLH) (usually six units) provides a
qualification which is equivalent to one A level.
The BTEC qualifications in this specification are undertaken in further
education, by sixth-form colleges, schools and other training
providers, since they were introduced in 1984. Their purpose,
approaches to teaching, learning and assessment are established
and understood by teachers, employers and learners.
3. UNITS
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certificate in IT (QCF)
Unit Mandatory units Credit Level
1 Communication and Employability Skills for
IT 10 3
2 Computer Systems 10 3
Unit Optional units
3 Information Systems 10 3
4 Impact of the Use of IT on Business Systems
10 3
5 Managing Networks 10 3
6 Software Design and Development 10 3
7 Organisational Systems Security 10 3
8 e-Commerce 10 3
9 Computer Networks 10 3
10 Communication Technologies 10 3
11 Systems Analysis and Design 10 3
12 IT Technical Support 10 3
14 Event Driven Programming 10 3
15 Object Oriented Programming 10 3
16 Procedural Programming 10 3
17 Project Planning with IT 10 3
18 Database Design 10 3
19 Computer Systems Architecture 10 3
20 Client Side Customisation of Web Pages 10 3
21 Data Analysis and Design 10 3
22 Developing Computer Games 10 3
23 Human Computer Interaction 10 3
24 Controlling Systems Using IT 10 3
25 Maintaining Computer Systems 10 3
26 Mathematics for IT Practitioners 10 3
27 Web Server Scripting 10 3
28 Website Production 10 3
29 Installing and Upgrading Software 10 3
30 Digital Graphics 10 3
31 Computer Animation 10 3
32 Networked Systems Security 10 3
33 Supporting Business Activity 10 3
34 Business Resources 10 3
35 Digital Graphics for Interactive Media 10 3
36 Computer Game Platforms and Technologies 10 3
37 2D Animation Production 10 3
38 Interactive Media Authoring 10 3
39 Web Animation for Interactive Media 10 3
40 Computer Game Design 10 3
41 3D Modelling 10 3
42 Spreadsheet Modelling 10 3
43 Multimedia Design 10 3
4. UNITS WE DO
1. Communication and employability skills for IT.
2. Computer Systemes
8.e-Commerce
9. Computer Networks
31. Computer Animation
43. Multimedia Design
Year 12 Year 13
5. Year 12
These are the units which you will complete in Year 12.
1. Communication and employability skills for IT.
2. Computer Systemes
31. Computer Animation
6. Year 13
These are the three units which you will be completing in Year 13
8. E-commerce
9. Computer networks
43. Multimedia design
7. GRADING OF BTEC ICT
BTEC Level 3 Certificate
Points range above pass grade
230-249 Merit M
250-259 Distinction D
260 and above Distinction* D*
A*A* 280
A*A 260
AA 240
AB 220
BB A*A 200
BC AA 180
AB 170
CC 160
BB 150
CD BC A* 140
DD CC A AA 120
CD AB 110
DE B BB 100
DD BC 90
EE DE C CC 80
CD 70
EE D DD A 60
DE B 50
E EE C 40
D 30
E 20
8. USED IN FUTURE
There is a wide range of careers which this course can aid you with.
Computer programmer
Computer Technician
System Analyst
Teachers
Games programming
Animation
Banking
10. TRANSLATABLE SKILLS GAINED
Presentation skills – In this course you will learn to develop skills in
both creating and presenting presentations. This may be useful later
in life if you need to give any presentations in the future.
Time keeping – This course focuses very heavily on time
management (completing tasks by deadlines) this will be good
practice in case your future employer sets you any deadlines.
Organisational Skills – This course will also help to develop your
organisational skills (physical folders + documents).
Problem solving – There will at some point be a problem you face on
this course that you need to overcome.
Many more (creativity, computer, teamwork, etc.).
11. How do potential employers view
BTEC ICT?
It is a common misconception that BTEC’s are viewed in a lesser
light than A Levels by employers. Mainly because they are not exam
based and therefore may be seen as less demanding. However
BTEC’s offer a more practical experience and may be more
beneficial to specific work environments.
