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View Qualification : Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma In Information Technology (Specialist) (QCF)

Qualification
Qualification Number
600/1208/0
Title
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma In Information Technology (Specialist) (QCF)
Awarding Organisation
Pearson Education Ltd
Fees Price List Url
Qualification Type
QCF
Qualification Sub Type
None
Qualification Level
Level 3
Qualification Sub Level
None
EQF Level
Level 4
Regulation Start Date
16-Mar-2011
Operational Start Date
01-Apr-2011
Operational End Date
Certification End Date
Offered In England
Yes
Offered In Wales
Yes
Offered In Northern Ireland
Yes
Assessment Language In English
Yes
Assessment Language In Welsh
No
Assessment Language In Irish
No
SSA
6.1 ICT Practitioners
Purpose
B. Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
Sub Purpose
B1. Prepare for further learning or training, B2. Develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
Total Credits
90
Min Credits at/above Level
46
Minimum Guided Learning Hours
720
Maximum Guided Learning Hours
720
Diploma Guided Learning Hours
720
Barring Classification Code
ZZZZ
Overall Grading Type
Pass/Merit/Distinction
Assessment Methods
Portfolio of Evidence, Practical Demonstration/Assignment
Exemptions
Structure Requirements
Learners must take a minimum of 90 credits for this qualification.
The awarding organisation states that this qualification is appropriate for use in the following age ranges.
Age Ranges
Pre-16 : No; 16-18 : Yes; 18+ : No; 19+ : Yes
Further information
This does not imply that eligibility for funding has been agreed for these age ranges.
For further information on the funding of 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DFE Section 96 website.
For further information on the funding of 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the SFA website.
For further information on funding in Wales, visit the DAQW website.
For further information on funding in Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI website.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of the legal requirements around activities undertaken by learners of specific ages.
Compound Group
OG
Label
OG
Name
Overarching Group
Group Requirements
Learners must take a total of 90 credits from optional units. 46 credits must be taken from group A and remaining credits may be taken from group A or B.
Minimum Credit Value
90
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Unit Group
A
Label
A
Name
Optional Level 3 units
Group Requirements
Learners must take a minimum of 46 credits from this group.
Minimum Credit Value
46
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Organisational Systems Security
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/601/7312
Title
Organisational Systems Security
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Client Side Customisation of Web Pages
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/601/7660
Title
Client Side Customisation of Web Pages
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Data Analysis and Design
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/601/7323
Title
Data Analysis and Design
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Maintaining Computer Systems
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/601/7329
Title
Maintaining Computer Systems
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Event Driven Programming
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/601/7281
Title
Event Driven Programming
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Controlling Systems Using IT
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/601/7327
Title
Controlling Systems Using IT
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Human Computer Interaction
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/601/7326
Title
Human Computer Interaction
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Managing Networks
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/601/7663
Title
Managing Networks
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Computer animation
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/601/7658
Title
Computer animation
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Web Server Scripting
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/601/0443
Title
Web Server Scripting
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Developing Computer Games
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/601/7324
Title
Developing Computer Games
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Computer Networks
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/601/7320
Title
Computer Networks
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
IT Technical Support
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/601/7279
Title
IT Technical Support
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Networked Systems Security
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/601/7332
Title
Networked Systems Security
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Installing and Upgrading Software
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/601/7290
Title
Installing and Upgrading Software
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
e-Commerce
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/601/7313
Title
e-Commerce
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
IT Systems Troubleshooting and Repair
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/601/7280
Title
IT Systems Troubleshooting and Repair
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Software Design and Development
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/601/6585
Title
Software Design and Development
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
3D Modelling
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/600/6601
Title
3D Modelling
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Website Production
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/601/6623
Title
Website Production
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Computer Systems Architecture
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/601/2003
Title
Computer Systems Architecture
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Cisco IT Essentials Part 2
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/601/7457
Title
Cisco IT Essentials Part 2
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
CompTIA Security+
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/501/3599
Title
CompTIA Security+
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
9
Linked Unit
Digital Graphics
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/601/6630
Title
Digital Graphics
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
CompTIA Linux+
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/501/3598
Title
CompTIA Linux+
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
9
Linked Unit
CompTIA Network+
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/500/7312
Title
CompTIA Network+
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
9
Linked Unit
Communication Technologies
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/601/7264
Title
Communication Technologies
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/601/6799
Title
Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
70
Unit Credit Value
8
Linked Unit
Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/502/3650
Title
Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
90
Unit Credit Value
13
Unit Group
B
Label
B
Name
Optional Level 2 units
Group Requirements
Learners may select level 2 units from this group to count towards 90 credits required for this qualification.
Minimum Credit Value
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
No
Linked Unit
Working in the IT industry
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/601/3202
Title
Working in the IT industry
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Communicating in the IT Industry
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/601/3192
Title
Communicating in the IT Industry
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Installing Computer Hardware
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/601/3261
Title
Installing Computer Hardware
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Customising Software
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/601/3405
Title
Customising Software
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Mobile Communications Technology
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/601/3398
Title
Mobile Communications Technology
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Installing Computer Software
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/601/3264
Title
Installing Computer Software
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
IT Support
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/601/3277
Title
IT Support
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
IT Fault Diagnosis and Remedy
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/601/3287
Title
IT Fault Diagnosis and Remedy
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Mathematics for IT
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/601/5794
Title
Mathematics for IT
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Software Design
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/601/5110
Title
Software Design
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Event driven Programming
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/601/5095
Title
Event driven Programming
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Doing Business Online
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/601/5083
Title
Doing Business Online
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Computer Graphics
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/601/5801
Title
Computer Graphics
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Developing Computer Games
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/601/3348
Title
Developing Computer Games
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Animation Techniques
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/600/6521
Title
Animation Techniques
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Home Entertainment Systems
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/601/3294
Title
Home Entertainment Systems
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Cisco IT Essentials Part 1
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/601/7459
Title
Cisco IT Essentials Part 1
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/601/6798
Title
Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
70
Unit Credit Value
8
Barred Units
There are no barred units to display.
Qualification Objectives
ObjectiveResponse
GCSEs priortised to measure school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
Other GCSEsNot Set
Other level 1, 2 and1/2 qualifications used to indicate learners' attainment on completion of compulsory schooling and included in measures of school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
GCEs and ASNot Set
Other level 3 qualifications designed to demonstrate eligibility for progression to higher education and/or used to measure school or college performanceNot Set
ESOL qualifications that are required for citizenshipNot Set
Qualifications that indicate an individual can undertake a specific role in the workplace and that may be relied upon by employersNot Set
Qualifications that an individual is required by law to have gained in order to undertake a specific roleNot Set
Qualifications taken primarily for growth and enjoymentNot Set
Qualifications that are designed to meet the needs of a named employer or other organisationNot Set
Qualifications that are included within apprenticeships frameworks, including functional skillsNot Set
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