Computing Level 3

Information technology has taken root in our day-to-day lives and can be found everywhere, from desktops, laptops, and mobile phones through to automated machinery and even smart home devices like cameras and doorbells.

With digital skills in high demand across almost every sector, this course gives you a solid foundation in computing. It’ll open doors to a wide range of careers such as software development, network engineering, digital design, and IT support. Whether you see yourself as the next app creator, ethical hacker or web designer, this is your first step into an exciting and constantly evolving industry.

You will learn valuable interpersonal skills, business and project management, object-oriented programming and app development, 3D modelling/motion graphics, database administration, cybersecurity and wide-area networking, along with other additional options available such as masterclasses.

You’ll have the chance to attend IT and gaming expos, visit local tech employers, and hear from industry professionals working in software development, cybersecurity, and gaming. These experiences help you build industry insight and understand where your future could lead.

By the end of the course, you will have a portfolio of work to professional standards. This portfolio will show your knowledge on computing, and this can be used to take to interviews for either higher education or employment.

Level 3 – 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths

After completing this course, you’ll be equipped to:

Move on to university or higher education in computing, IT, or related digital fields

Begin an apprenticeship in areas such as network engineering, software development or IT support

Start a junior role in the digital industry, with paths into roles like web developer, cybersecurity analyst, or game tester