Pearson Education Ltd · RQF Level 3
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Computing
You don’t just earn this. You learn to use it, one-to-one, on your own real work.
- LevelRQF Level 3
- Total credits143
- Guided learning720 hours
- Units in this qualification20
Awarded by Pearson Education Ltd · on the Ofqual register
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What each unit actually teaches you to do
BTEC Nationals are level 3 vocational qualifications that provide specialist, work-related learning in a range of sectors.
These are the units Pearson Education Ltd registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated, and every one you earn is yours to keep.
Business Applications of Social MediaReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the role of social media in business
- Analyse different social media platforms and their suitability for business purposes
- Develop a social media strategy for a specific business
- Implement and manage social media campaigns
- Evaluate the effectiveness of social media activities in achieving business objectives
Computer Games DevelopmentReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of computer games development.
- Design game mechanics and gameplay.
- Develop computer games using appropriate game engines and tools.
- Create game assets, including graphics and sound.
- Test and debug computer games.
Computer NetworkingReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental concepts of computer networking
- Describe different network topologies and protocols
- Configure network devices
- Troubleshoot common network problems
- Understand network security principles
Digital AudioReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of digital audio recording and editing
- Use digital audio workstations (DAWs) to create and manipulate audio
- Apply audio effects and processing techniques
- Evaluate the quality of digital audio recordings
- Understand the legal and ethical considerations related to digital audio
Digital Graphics and AnimationReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of digital graphics and animation
- Develop digital graphics using appropriate software
- Create animations using industry-standard techniques
- Evaluate the effectiveness of digital graphics and animations
Digital VideoReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of digital video production
- Demonstrate skills in capturing digital video footage
- Apply editing techniques to digital video
- Understand different video formats and codecs
- Present a finished digital video product
Fundamentals of Computer SystemsReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the architecture of computer systems.
- Explain the function of different hardware components within a computer system.
- Describe the role of operating systems in managing computer resources.
- Understand data representation and storage methods.
- Explain the principles of computer networking.
Human-computer InteractionReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of human-computer interaction
- Investigate different interaction styles and techniques
- Analyse the impact of human factors on system design
- Evaluate the usability of a human-computer interface
IT Systems Security and EncryptionReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of IT systems security
- Identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities
- Implement security measures to protect IT systems
- Understand the principles of encryption and its applications
- Apply encryption techniques to secure data
Managing and Supporting SystemsReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of system management and support.
- Implement system security measures.
- Monitor system performance and identify potential issues.
- Troubleshoot and resolve system problems.
- Provide user support and training.
Mobile Apps DevelopmentReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the mobile app development lifecycle.
- Design user interfaces for mobile applications.
- Develop mobile applications using appropriate programming languages and frameworks.
- Test and debug mobile applications.
- Deploy mobile applications to target platforms.
Object-oriented ProgrammingReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental concepts of object-oriented programming
- Design object-oriented solutions to programming problems
- Implement object-oriented programs using a suitable programming language
- Test and debug object-oriented programs
Planning and Management of Computing ProjectsReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of project planning in a computing context
- Develop a project plan for a computing project
- Manage the resources required for a computing project
- Monitor the progress of a computing project
- Evaluate the success of a computing project
Principles of Computer ScienceReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental concepts of computer science
- Apply programming principles to solve problems
- Analyse different data structures and algorithms
- Evaluate the impact of computer science on society
- Understand the principles of computer architecture
Relational Database DevelopmentReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of relational database design
- Design a relational database schema based on user requirements
- Implement a relational database using a database management system (DBMS)
- Develop SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data
- Implement database security measures
- Evaluate the performance and scalability of a relational database
Systems Analysis and DesignReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of systems analysis and design.
- Analyse user requirements for a given system.
- Design a system to meet specified user requirements.
- Evaluate different system design methodologies.
- Document the system analysis and design process.
Systems MethodologyReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand different systems methodologies
- Analyse a problem using a systems methodology
- Design a solution using a systems methodology
- Implement a solution using a systems methodology
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a chosen systems methodology
The Impact of ComputingReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the historical development of computing
- Analyse the social impact of computing technologies
- Evaluate the ethical considerations related to computing
- Assess the economic impact of computing
- Investigate the environmental impact of computing
VirtualisationReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental concepts of virtualisation technologies
- Analyse the benefits and limitations of different virtualisation approaches
- Plan and implement a virtualised environment
- Manage and maintain a virtualised infrastructure
- Troubleshoot common issues within a virtualised environment
Website DevelopmentReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of website development
- Design and plan a website structure
- Develop a website using appropriate technologies
- Test and evaluate website functionality and usability
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Each stamp is a real unit registered against this qualification.
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Where these credits take you
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Where this can lead
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One-to-one, on your own real work
A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
This unit examines the role of social media in business contexts, analysing platform suitability and strategic development. Learners will implement and manage social media campaigns and evaluate their effectiveness in achieving business objectives.
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Computing
20 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Pearson Education Ltd.
- Business Applications of Social Media
- Computer Games Development
- Computer Networking
- Digital Audio
- Digital Graphics and Animation
- Digital Video
and 14 more in the full unit list below.
One to one, not one to many
No two people run this the same way
A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.
- Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
- What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
- The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
- How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
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Why it sticks
Most courses stop at remembering
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- 6CreateThe Creative Catalyst
- 5EvaluateThe Evidence Evaluator
- 4AnalyseThe Analyst
- 3ApplyThe Coach
- 2UnderstandThe Connector
- 1RememberThe Builder
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Why the companion is worth £70 a month
You’re not paying for the units. They’re regulated, and the same wherever you earn them. You’re paying for the one thing that decides whether you actually get there: a companion that makes them stick, on your real work.
That is one-to-one on this qualification, every day, on the work you already do, for £70 a month. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it. Billed monthly, cancel any time and billing stops.
Earned on your own work, taught to the top.
Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it.
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