All of our teaching, facilities and support services are specially designed for 16-18 year olds and their specific needs, and run by experts with years of experience working with this age group.
Course details
| Qualification name | Extended Diploma in IT (QCF) |
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| Qualification level | 3 |
| Awarding organisation | Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) |
| Learning method | Classroom based |
| Course hours | Full-time |
| Course start date | 1st September 2024 |
| Cost description | Please contact the provider directly for information about possible fees or financial support. |
| Attendance pattern | Daytime |
Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.
Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.
In addition to the minimum entry requirements you will need a GCSE Grade 4 in Maths OR BTEC Level 2 Diploma in ICT (or equivalent) with Merit and Grade 4 in Maths
View the key features of this course.
COURSE UNITS: YEAR 1 Unit 01: Communication and Employability Skills for IT; Unit 02: Computer Systems; Unit 03: Information Systems; Unit 06: Software Design and Development; Unit 07: Organisational Systems Security; Unit 09: Computer Networks; Unit 28: Website Production; Unit 30: Digital Graphics; Unit 42: Spreadsheet Modelling. YEAR 2 Unit 04: Impact of the use of I.T. on Business Systems; Unit 05: Managing Networks; Unit 11: Systems Analysis and Design; Unit 12: IT Technical Support; Unit 13: IT Systems, Troubleshooting and Repair; Unit 14: Event Driven Programming; Unit 18: Database Design; Unit 23: Human Computer Interaction; Unit 29: Installing and Upgrading Software. This course has been designed for students to gain the abilities and knowledge to succeed in the I.T. sector or further education. You will learn about computers and their use and importance in modern communication technology.
Understand how the course will be delivered.
Classroom-based working on computers. COURSE HIGHLIGHTS: Explore and experiment with different types of networks and the standards relating to network systems, including local and wide area networks in a well-equipped Lab. We offer work experience with well-known companies such as BT, Barclays Bank PLC & Transport for London.
Find out what material you will need.
Anything specific that you may need to bring will be discussed with you at enrolment or at the start of the course.
Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.
Assessment will be carried out internally by teaching staff and the grades will then be sent to Edexcel for moderation. Some units will be assessed through externally assessed examination.
Many students from SFX go on to do degrees in subjects such as Computing, Engineering, IT, Business, Multimedia and Networks Technology. Others have chosen to take up employment in these fields and have received further training whilst at work.
| Name | Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College |
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| Address |
10 MALWOOD ROAD LONDON SW12 8EN Find on Google maps |
| enquiries@sfx.ac.uk | |
| Phone | 2087726072 |
| Website | https://www.sfx.ac.uk/ |