What is the BTEC in ICT Systems and Principles?
The BTEC in ICT Systems and Principles qualifications 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 at the level of the qualification. All are offered on-line distance learning via our state of the art learning management systems and e-portfolio.
What does the course consist of?
The BTEC in ICT Systems and Principles is an ideal mix of IT and Engineering. 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.
What are the entry requirements?
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 – free of charge.
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
Who is this Course for?
The BTEC in ICT Systems and Principles if for 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
Units Available (13 – 20 Credits)
Unit 005 – Computer Systems ( 10 Cr – Level 2)
Unit 006 – Systems Architecture ( 6 Cr – Level 2)
Unit 011 – Telecommunications Principles ( 7 Cr – Level 2)
Unit 013 – Mobile Communication Technology ( 10 Cr – Level 2)
Unit 014 – Principles of ICT System and Data Security ( 6 Cr – Level 2)
3 -4 Units (24- 36 Credits)
Unit 005 – Computer Systems ( 10 Cr – Level 2)
Unit 006 – Systems Architecture ( 6 Cr – Level 2)
Unit 011 – Telecommunications Principles ( 7 Cr – Level 2)
Unit 013 – Mobile Communication Technology ( 10 Cr – Level 2)
Unit 014 – Principles of ICT System and Data Security ( 6 Cr – Level 2)
Unit 015 – Networking Principles ( 10 Cr – Level 2)
Unit 023 – Communication and Employability Skills for IT ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 024 – Project Planning with IT ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 025 – Computer Systems ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 028 – IT Technical Support (10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 029 – Communication Technologies ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 035 – Communications for Engineering Technicians ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 037 – Electrical & Electronic Principles ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 038 – Principles and Applications of Electronic Devices and Circuits ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 039 – Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 042 – Computer Networks ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 049 – Information Systems ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 054 – Impact of the Use of IT on Business Systems ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
3 -4 Units (37+ Credits)
Unit 005 – Computer Systems ( 10 Cr – Level 2)
Unit 006 – Systems Architecture ( 6 Cr – Level 2)
Unit 011 – Telecommunications Principles ( 7 Cr – Level 2)
Unit 013 – Mobile Communication Technology ( 10 Cr – Level 2)
Unit 014 – Principles of ICT System and Data Security ( 6 Cr – Level 2)
Unit 015 – Networking Principles ( 10 Cr – Level 2)
Unit 023 – Communication and Employability Skills for IT ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 024 – Project Planning with IT ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 025 – Computer Systems ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 028 – IT Technical Support (10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 029 – Communication Technologies ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 035 – Communications for Engineering Technicians ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 037 – Electrical & Electronic Principles ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 038 – Principles and Applications of Electronic Devices and Circuits ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 039 – Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 042 – Computer Networks ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 049 – Information Systems ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 054 – Impact of the Use of IT on Business Systems ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
7 – 8 Units (72 Credits)
Unit 005 – Computer Systems ( 10 Cr – Level 2)
Unit 006 – Systems Architecture ( 6 Cr – Level 2)
Unit 011 – Telecommunications Principles ( 7 Cr – Level 2)
Unit 013 – Mobile Communication Technology ( 10 Cr – Level 2)
Unit 014 – Principles of ICT System and Data Security ( 6 Cr – Level 2)
Unit 015 – Networking Principles ( 10 Cr – Level 2)
Unit 023 – Communication and Employability Skills for IT ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 024 – Project Planning with IT ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 025 – Computer Systems ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 028 – IT Technical Support (10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 029 – Communication Technologies ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 035 – Communications for Engineering Technicians ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 037 – Electrical & Electronic Principles ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 038 – Principles and Applications of Electronic Devices and Circuits ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 039 – Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 042 – Computer Networks ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 049 – Information Systems ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 054 – Impact of the Use of IT on Business Systems ( 10 Cr – Level 3)
Unit 055 – E-Commerce (10 Cr – Level 3)
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