SPECIFICATION – BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Information Technology



Unit 1: Information Technology Systems



Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information



Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business



Unit 4: Data Modelling

In this unit, you will investigate the fundamentals of the decision-making process. You will find out how using data modelling provides the computational ability to compare consequences, and determine a preferred course of action. You will develop the skills and techniques necessary to create complex spreadsheets in order to produce accurate information that informs decision making. You will examine a scenario and then design, develop and test a spreadsheet; you will review your spreadsheet and make refinements based on user feedback, providing an evaluation of the effectiveness of the alternatives produced.


What are the careers or further education that this course is suitable for?




* This course demands a considerable amount of essay style writing and therefore a grade 5 in GCSE English language is essential, while a grade 6 is highly recommended.
