Computing - Extended Diploma in IT 1 Year
September 2025 start

The course extends and deepens the knowledge and understanding of computer installation and maintenance, games design and specialist work-related focus from the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT. There is a potential for the qualification to prepare learners for appropriate direct employment in the IT Vocational sectors and is suitable for those who have decided that they clearly wish to enter a particular specialist area of work. Learners will also be introduced to Games Development, were they can use their imagination, creativity, modify and manipulate images or animations.

Unit 07: Organisational Systems Security - (10 Credits)

Unit 8: E-Commerce - (10 Credits)

Unit 16: Procedural Programming - (10 Credits)

Unit 14: Event Driven Programming - (10 Credits)

Unit 20: Client Side Customisation of Web Pages - (10 Credits)

Unit 22: Developing Computer Games - (10 Credits)

Unit 23: Human Computer Interaction - (10 Credits)

Unit 40: Computer Game Design - (10 Credits)

Unit 42: SpreadSheet Modelling - (10 Credits)

• A minimum of 4 GCSEs, graded 9-4, including English or Maths

Each Unit is assessed by internal assignments/practical activities/observations.


TUTORIALS AND STUDY PROGRAMS: As well as completing your IT qualification, it will be compulsory for anyone who has not achieved a GCSE Grade C English & Mathematics to attend lessons and work towards gaining a Grade C or above in English & Mathematics. It is also mandatory for all learners to complete additional sessions on life and employability skills. During the course you will attend weekly tutorial, study program sessions to improve life and employability skills, have the opportunity to build your experience and confidence.

This course has been designed for 16 to 18 year olds only.

Based at the Deane Road Campus, you will attend from September 2017 to July 2018 – Monday – Friday between 8.30am and 4.30pm.

In the first instance please send a message to it@boltoncc.ac.uk

You need to speak to one of our tutors before you can enrol on to this course therefore, please use the 'apply' button on this screen to register your interest. Once we have your details we will send you a text with a link to book a telephone interview. Please be aware that when a tutor calls you our number will appear as unknown/with-held/private.

On completion of the Level 3 qualification, learners could progress to employment in the IT sector or to higher education vocational qualifications, such as the Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC and Level 5 HND Computing with Gaming Diploma within Bolton College.

Sitting a job interview, writing a personal statement, applying for university - taking part in our enrichment programme will give you a CV to wow in all of these situations! You’ll benefit from departmental and cross-college enrichment with:

• Inspiring trips and experiences
• Meetings with industry experts
• Visits to leading companies in your sector

As well as giving you essential professional and technical skills, you’ll demonstrate that you’re a successful and well-rounded person, helping you to make a lasting impression.

We want you to have fun, so we also have plenty of leisure and sporting activities for you to enjoy, improving your health and wellbeing

You'll have your own Learning Development Mentor (LDM) and Work Placement Officer, helping you create both academic and career plans.

Thanks to our partnership with the University of Bolton, you'll also benefit from everything the University has to offer, with a range of opportunities to build additional skills and experiences, giving you everything you need to become a FUTURE SUCCESS in whichever field you choose!

Exposure to employers is also an integral part of this programme – we'll seek to ensure that you have opportunities to gain real-word experience of your sector, either on short work experience or an extended Industry placement.

We’re an elite College, and part of the University of Bolton Group, offering you a gateway to all of Greater Manchester’s vast range of fantastic opportunities for specialist careers, university degree courses and higher Apprenticeships.

We’ll reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Our £75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a lecture theatre; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, café and canteen.

You’ll also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.

You may qualify for a college bursary or financial support from Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT), access more information here: LTCT Financial Support

Click the yellow ‘Apply’ button on this page.

You’ll be asked to set up a Learner Hub account so that you can track your application and enrol online. You’ll also be asked to book your interview for your course at the same time.

If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email learner.hub@boltoncc.ac.uk

Open Events are the best way to discover what life as a Bolton College student is like, giving you an insight into College life.

Open Events at our Deane Road Campus are as follows:

• Tuesday 17th October 2023, 5pm-8pm
• Thursday 12th December 2024, 5pm-8pm
• Wednesday 12th February 2025, 5pm-8pm
• Thursday 20th March 2025, 5pm-8pm
• Wednesday 30th April 2025, 5pm-8pm
• Thursday 19th June 2025, 5pm-8pm

If you’d like to attend one of these events, register here

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.