This specialist qualification fits into the IT, Software, Web and Telecoms apprenticeship or can be stand alone. It consists of up to 24 credits for the Certificate and  37 credits for the Diploma and 72 credits for the Extended Diploma. The units can be a mixture of level 2 and level 3, so long as the minimum of 60% of the credit are atthe level of the qualification. All are offered on-line distance learning via our state of the art learning management systems and e-portfolio.,

If you are looking for the ideal mix of IT and Engineering, then this is for you. Some of these units are the same as those in the BTEC Nationals in IT and Engineering, some even appear in both. Unlike the BTEC Nationals, there are no mandatory units, so you can mix and match IT, with Engineering or Telecoms.

There are no minimum entry requirements, however a good understanding of English and Maths is essential. We can assess your abilities using the BKSB system.

Non-native English speakers and those students who have not had their final two years of schooling in English will need to demonstrate one of the following upon entry:

• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
• IELTS 5.5 (including 5.5 for reading and writing)
• PTE 51
• or equivalent,

Those who would like a career change, or would like to get qualified in their industry.

There are no UCAS tariff points associated with this qualification as the only grade possible is a Pass