INTERNATIONAL BTEC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

This Qualification is design to support learners who want an introduction to the IT sector though applied learning. This is equivalent to one International GCSE.

What will students learn?

Students will need to complete two units: Unit one is Mandatory and any one of the option units:

• Unit 1 - Using IT to Support Information and Communication in Orginisations

This unit focuses on exploring how IT meets the needs of organisations, the students will also plan an information campaign for an identified organisation and produce an information campaign for an identified organisation.

One of these option units:

• Unit 7 – Introduction to Website Development focuses on investigate the features and uses of websites

• Unit 8 - Introduction to App Development focuses on Development of Mobile Apps

• Unit 9 - Introduction to Games Design focuses on investigate the features Games design

Units are assessed using a grading scale of Distinction (D), Merit (M) and Pass (P).

Exam Board Edexcel

Syllabus code International BTEC in IT Level 2

Skills and understanding

The Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Certificate, Extended Certificate and Diploma qualifications in IT have been developed in Technology & Business sector to:

• Give full-time learners the opportunity to enter employmentin the IT and Computing sector or to progress to Higher Education such as Level 3 qualifications.

• Provide education and training for Technology, Applications, Hardware and Software.

• Give opportunities for developing skills in IT and computing that are required for the 21st Century.

• Give learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.

Higher Education and Career Paths

BTEC-IT International Level 2 qualification is designed to support learners who wish to study information technology progression to further study at Level 3/pre-tertiary education and higher education, lead on to university courses based around IT, Computer Studies, Business and more.

Alternatively, it is an opportunity for early employment within the IT industry.

Entry requirements

Working at’ the expected skills levels by the end of Year 9. Click here to see more course specifications.