Information Technology - Level 3 Triple Diploma

Summary

Interested in a career in computing (networking, system security, software development, web technologies or computer science)? This course provides the skills and experience to launch your successful career in industries increasingly reliant on technology professionals.

Want to learn how to create games people will love? About the growing challenges of keeping networks safe – and how to stay on top? This Level 3 Extended Diploma will provide students with a broad knowledge of IT and the confidence and abilities to progress to higher education courses not only in technology, but also a great many other disciplines.

Next course dates

Start date	Location	Duration
02 Sep 2026	Bispham Campus	2 Years	Apply now

Where can this subject lead?

Career progression

On completion of this course you have the opportunity to go straight into employment or continue your studies.

If you'd like to specialise, consider a Foundation Degree at B&FC in one of the following:

Computer Science
Software Engineering (Game Development) or (App Development)
Network Engineering (System Administration) or (Cyber Security)
Web Technologies and Digital Media

Employment Opportunities

Completing this course will equip you with employment opportunities in the following areas:

Database Development
Digital Media
Games Design and Development
IT Administration/Customer Support/Sales
Network Engineer: System Administration
Network Engineer: Cyber Security
Cloud Infrastructure
Software Application Design and Development
Web Development
Data Analytics

Key information

Entry Requirements

This course is suitable for anyone aged 16-18, who wants to develop a career in one of the various roles available in the digital industries.

4 GCSEs grade 4 or above in English and Maths along with the following:

A successful interview with a tutor
The ability to study independently
A genuine interest in the subject
Good communication skills
Hardworking approach towards the industry

All 16-18 year-old applicants will be invited to attend an interview to meet a tutor and ask any questions they may have about the course.

Qualification obtained

BTEC National Extended Diploma in Information Technology

Fees and funding

Courses for learners who are 16-18 years old at the start of their course and resident in the UK are fully funded. You may also be entitled to further financial help to support your studies depending on your personal circumstances. For more details of these, please visit our page on Finance Support for School Leavers.

If you are not a UK resident, we will confirm whether funding is available when we process your application. If not, you may be liable for course fees.

Extra costs and equipment

All resources are available at the college and are not required to be purchased by the student.

All required software is available onsite and can be accessed externally through our remote worker.

Trips may be made available for the course and will be optional and not a requirement for the course.

In most cases fees may be applicable for these but may also be subsidised by the college.

Regulation and Accreditation

Accrediting Institution: N/A

Awarding Body: Pearson

Regulatory Body: Ofsted

Terms and conditions

Read our full terms and conditions for more information.

What will I learn?

Essential skills: English and Maths

All school leavers at B&FC are encouraged to continue developing their English and maths skills as higher ability in both these subjects is linked to long-term career success and increased earning potential - irrespective of how well you performed at GCSE. If, however, you achieve a GCSE Grade 3 or less in either subject, you will also have the opportunity to work towards re-sitting these to enhance your paper-based qualifications. This won’t delay your career journey because you will be undertaking this programme of study at the same time as your chosen subject.

Industry placement, field trips and guest speakers

Work placement is a vital part of the course and you will be supported in finding a placement relevant to your study.

How will I learn?

Teaching and learning differs for each module, with practical units including a summative assignment to demonstrate what you have learned.

Students are initially supported by demonstrations and walkthroughs and later by a workshop/individual focus intended to foster creativity.

Modules are delivered by subject specialists with industry experience.

Facilities and resources are regularly updated to improve your experience in college and to match the needs of the course.

Our state-of-the-art facilities are regularly refreshed to meet the standards of awarding bodies for our Computing courses.

Those awarding bodies include CISCO, British Computer Society (BCS), Tech Partnership, Pearson, City & Guilds, and Lancaster University.

Expert tutors

All tutors involved in the delivery of courses and apprenticeships within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.

Our recruitment process ensures that tutors delivering a given programme are suitably qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and a familiarity with professional practice. The aim of this is to enrich students’ learning experience, giving them an insight into what working in the industry is really like.

How will I be assessed?

Written assignments

Information Technology Systems
Creating Systems to Manage Information

Assessments

Using Social Media in Business
Programming with Python/C#/C++
IT Project Management
Cyber Security and Incident Management
Computer Games Development
Mobile Apps Development
The Internet of Things
Digital 2D and 3D Graphics
IT Service Delivery
Website Development
Cloud Storage and Collaboration Tools