Exam Board

PEARSON

Head of Department

Vladimir Bolla Bolla

Entry Requirements

Five grades 4-9  (or equivalent) including at least a grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics

Assessment Breakdown

Extended Certificate Computing
· External assessment   –   66%
· Internal assessment –  34%
 
Apply Now 2025

Computing

(Level 3 Vocational – Available as equivalent to 1 A Level)

The Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Computing (Extended Certificate) focuses on developing core computer programming knowledge, computational thinking, and problem-solving skills. Students explore information systems, security, encryption, human-computer interaction (HCI), and develop software solutions using programming and computational thinking.

What skills will I develop?

You will develop digital, problem-solving,  numeracy, interpersonal, managing yourself and creative skills through the programme of study. You will additionally learn more specialist skills such as programming languages, software development, and cybersecurity.

What topics will I study?

Year 1:
· Unit 1: Programming Fundamentals
· Unit 3: Human-Computer Interaction
 
Year 2 :
· Unit 2: Computer Network Security and Encryption
· Unit 4: Practical Programming
 

Where does the course lead?

This course prepares students for subjects like IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Games & Animations and a range of Software Engineering Degrees.
Alternatively, having built up a range of specialist knowledge and insight, students are better prepared to enter the world of employment in the IT sector.

 

 

 

Exam Board

PEARSON

Head of Department

Vladimir Bolla Bolla

Entry Requirements

Five grades 4-9  (or equivalent) including at least a grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics

Assessment Breakdown

Extended Certificate Computing
· External assessment   –   66%
· Internal assessment –  34%
 
Apply Now 2025