Level 3 IT

Level 3 IT

What will I learn?

This qualification will develop your knowledge, understanding and skills in the principles of IT and Global Information Systems.

You will gain an insight into the IT sector as you investigate the pace of technological change, IT infrastructure, the flow of information on a global scale and the importance of legal and security considerations. Designed in collaboration with experts spanning the breadth of the sector, the Level 3 Cambridge Technicals in IT focuses on the requirements that today’s universities and employers demand.

Further course content:

Students will select one of four pathways to follow on the course:

IT Infrastructure Technician
Emerging Digital Technology Practitioner
Application Developer
Data Analyst

Who Can Do It?

This course is available to anybody who wants to develop their ICT skill set in a professional and credible way that will stand out to employers and industry experts.

Assessment:

All students must complete two mandatory examined units, Fundamentals of IT and Global Information, plus a mandatory coursework unit depending on the pathway they have chosen – Computer Networks for IT Infrastructure Technician, Virtual and Augmented Reality for Emerging Digital Technology Practitioner, Applications Design for Application Developer or Data Analysts and Design for Data Analyst. In addition to the three mandatory units, students will complete a further two optional coursework units from the following list (availability of coursework units may be restricted on certain pathways):

Cyber Security
Project Management
Product Development
Systems Analysis and Design
Mobile Technology
Social Media and Digital Marketing
Software Engineering for Business
Games Design and Prototyping
Developing a Smarter Planet
Internet of Everything
Computer Systems – Hardware
Computer Systems – Software
IT Technical Support
Web Design and Prototyping
Big Data Analytics

What can I do next?

Students who are successful in this qualification can go on to be successful in business, IT and administrative careers, giving you a certified edge when applying for a job.

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