Useful Information
Mode of Study: Full-time
Level: 2
Duration: 1 year
Awarding/validation body: Edexcel
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Course Overview
The qualifications in the BTEC First suite in Information and Creative Technology aim to:
- Inspire and enthuse learners to consider a career in the Information and Creative Technology sector
- Provide broad knowledge, understanding, and skills in the Information and Creative Technology sector
- Support progression to specialized Level 3 qualifications in Information and Creative Technology, or to an Apprenticeship
- Provide the potential opportunity to enter employment in a wide range of job roles.
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Course Highlights
Add breadth to learners’ knowledge and understanding of the Information and Creative Technology sector for career progression and development plans
Support learners who wish to ‘top up’ their Level 2 achievement to progress to employment or other qualifications.
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Career Opportunities & Further Study
The BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Certificate in Information and Creative Technology provides the knowledge, skills, and understanding for Level 2 learners to progress to:
- Other Level 2 vocational qualifications and related competence-based qualifications for the Information and Creative Technology sector
- Level 3 vocational qualifications, such as BTEC Nationals, specifically the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National in Information and Creative Technology.
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Assessment
This course is assessed through 75% internal assessment of coursework and 25% external exam. The exam board for this course is Edexcel.
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Entry Requirements
Two 2 and three 3 grades at GCSE including English and Mathematics minimum Grade 2 or equivalent qualifications (a Pass or higher at BTEC Level 2 is accepted as part of the GCSE Grades).
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