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National Certificate
This qualification is designed to be an introduction to the computing sector through applied learning. The qualification supports progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other vocational or general qualifications.
180 guided learning hours · 2 units
National Extended Certificate
This qualification is designed to support learners who are interested in learning about the computing sector alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in the computing sector. It is designed to be taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels.
360 guided learning hours · 4 units
National Foundation Diploma
This qualification is designed to support learners who wish to study computing as a one-year, full-time course, or for those wishing to take it alongside another area of complementary or contrasting study, as part of a two-year, full-time study programme. If taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels, it supports progression to higher education.
510 guided learning hours · 6 units
National Diploma
This qualification is designed to support learners who want an in-depth study of the computing sector as part of a 16–19 study programme. This programme may include other BTEC Nationals or A Levels to support progression to higher education courses in computing areas before entering employment. The additional qualification(s) studied allow learners either to give breadth to their study programme by choosing a contrasting subject, or to give it more focus by choosing a complementary subject.
720 guided learning hours · 7 units
National Extended Diploma
This qualification is designed to support learners who are interested in a two-year, full-time course that meets entry requirements for a course in computer-related study at higher education. The qualification enables learners to explore a choice of sector areas, enabling progression to either higher education or employment in the computing sector.
1080 guided learning hours · 13 units