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AAQ Bus Analytics & IT Pathway

AAQ Bus Analytics & IT Pathway

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BTEC Level 3 Nationals (AAQs) are for post-16 students aiming to progress to higher education as a route to graduate level employment or Apprenticeships. With their applied and practical focus, they perfectly complement other AAQ's or A levels as a part of a mixed programme of learning, helping to bring more theoretical learning to life. As part of the Business Analytics and IT AAQ pathway students will undertake; AAQ in IT AAQ in Data Analytics And either A level Maths or an Extended Certificate in Business. When you study on this course, you will be developing your skills of analysis, problem-solving, creativity, critical thinking and collaboration - all core qualities that top universities and employers' value for success in the STEM sector. We offer a curriculum that is enriched by input from local employers and will enable you to find out about clear career pathways into a wide range of IT based jobs.

The majority of our students progress to universities where they study a wide variety of degrees including Cyber security, Computer Science, Digital Media and Computing and Management Artificial Intelligence.

For those students not wishing to progress to university, comprehensive support is provided to help them find alternatives such as employment or Apprenticeships. In the past, students have progressed onto employment as Network Engineers.

  • Entry Requirements


    We will invite you to a Meet the Tutor event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

    You will need to provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other this will include attendance. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course. Applicants with 85% or below attendance will have been deemed not to have met this criteria. All applicants are given an opportunity to discuss any evidence- based mitigating circumstances that may have affected the reference / school report.

    5 x GCSE's at C/4 or above, or a Level 2 Certificate / Extended Certificate or above, at Merit or above, in a relevant subject. GCSE Grades must include Maths at grade 7 ( if undertaking the A level Maths pathway) and English Language at grade 4/C

  • Course Content


    Alternative Academic Qualification in Information Technology allows students to study the fundamental knowledge of Information Technology covering the role and implications of using Information Technology systems and cyber-security threats and how to manage attacks. Students will also develop important skills for creating websites to meet a specific purpose and to manage data through the development of a relational database solution.

    Alternative Academic Qualification in Data Analytics allows students to study and equip students with the confidence to use knowledge and skills relevant for progression to undergraduate study in IT or data-related fields. Students will develop practical skills for gathering, storing, analysing and accessing data as well as visualisation and presentation.

    Students will choose another qualification to study which will either be A level Mathematics or Extended Certificate in Business.

  • Progression Next Steps


    The majority of our students progress to universities where they study a wide variety of degrees including Cyber security, Computer Science, Digital Media and Computing and Management Artificial Intelligence.

    For those students not wishing to progress to university, comprehensive support is provided to help them find alternatives such as employment or apprenticeships. In the past, students have progressed onto employment as Network Engineers.

    There are lots of opportunities available to you to progress across the South Thames Colleges Group and into the world beyond education.

    During your time with us you will have access to a dedicated team of careers and education advisors who will help you as you take the next steps towards achieving your goals.

  • Additional Information


    A range of enrichment opportunities including visits and practical hands on, work-related experiences is available.

  • Course Structure


    Compulsory AAQ in IT AAQ Data Analytics

    Plus either A Level in Mathematics or Extended certificate in Business.

  • Assessment Details


    There will be a mix of external assessments and internal assessments.