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IT – Data Analytics (AAQ) Extended Certificate

Course Code

Course Type

BTEC Course

Course Duration

2 years

Location

Cadbury College

Start Date

1 September, 2025

This exciting course is for 16–19-year-olds who are into tech, numbers, and how data powers apps, businesses, and decisions. It’s ideal if you’re thinking about university courses like Business Analytics, IT, or Digital Marketing—or want valuable skills alongside A Levels in Business, Computing, Maths, or Psychology.

Where It Leads:

University degrees in digital and data-related subjects
Apprenticeships or junior IT roles
In-demand skills for modern careers

If you want future-ready IT skills, this course delivers.

Modules:

Core Units:
- Data Analytics Fundamentals
- Spreadsheet Modelling
- Big Data & Machine Learning
Optional Units (in the full qualification):
- Data Visualisation
- Database Design
- Digital Marketing with Data
- Data and the Internet of Everything

To study a BTEC level 3 course, students are required to achieve a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths & English.

Students on this course can benefit from a range of enrichment activities that bring learning to life and develop real-world skills:

Guest Speakers – Hear from industry professionals like data analysts, IT consultants, and digital marketers about current trends and careers.
Workshops & Masterclasses – Hands-on sessions exploring advanced tools like Python, R, or data visualisation software to go beyond the curriculum.
Industry Visits – Trips to tech firms, finance companies, or research centres to see how data skills are used in the workplace.
Competitions & Challenges – Take part in national events like the Data to Impact Challenge, Isaac Computer Science Competition, or Oxford Scientist Writing Competition, applying your skills in creative and competitive ways.
Extended Projects (EPQ) – Explore a topic of personal interest in depth, showcasing research and analysis skills linked to data analytics.

At Cadbury College, we believe education goes beyond the classroom. Our diverse and inclusive enrichment programme offers a wide range of activities designed to help you explore your interests, build confidence, and develop valuable skills for university and the workplace.

From creative and academic clubs to sports, volunteering, and leadership opportunities, there’s something for everyone. Highlights include:

High Achievers Programme – Support for high-achieving students applying to top universities.
Envision – A chance to develop employability skills by tackling real-life social issues.
Duke of Edinburgh Award – Take on the challenge of the prestigious Silver or Gold Award.
Medicine Society – Specialist guidance for aspiring medical students, in partnership with local universities.
Five-a-Side Football or Basketball – Join Cadbury’s own league and enjoy competitive, inclusive football or basketball with friends.
Bar Mock Trial – Step into the courtroom and compete nationally in this programme for future legal professionals.

Whatever your passion, enrichment at Cadbury College gives you the chance to grow, connect, and make the most of your time here.

You’ll be assessed through a mix of exams and practical assignments (NEA):

Exams (External Assessment)

Set and marked by OCR.
Certificate: 1 exam (Unit F200 – Fundamentals of Data Analytics).
Extended Certificate: 2 exams (F200 + F201 – Big Data & Machine Learning).
Format:
- F200: 1h 15m, F201: 1h 30m
- Mix of multiple-choice, short, and extended answers
- All questions are compulsory

Assignments (NEA – Coursework)

Practical tasks set by OCR and marked by your teacher, then moderated.
Certificate: 1 NEA unit (F202 – Spreadsheet Modelling).
Extended Certificate: 3 NEA units (F202 + 2 optional units, e.g. Databases, Digital Marketing).
Format:
- Complete assignments under supervision
- Build a portfolio (docs, visuals, etc.)
- Must be your own work (no plagiarism)
Grades: Based on meeting assessment criteria; 1 resubmission allowed per unit.

This structure gives you the chance to show what you know and what you can do in real-world IT and data tasks.

This Data Analytics course opens up a wide range of exciting pathways:

University Degrees

Business Analytics – Apply data skills directly in a business context.
Information Technology (IT) – A broad degree where your data knowledge is a real strength.
Digital Marketing – Use analytics to drive decisions in advertising and content.
Data Science – Dive deep into advanced data analysis and programming.
Computer Science – Build on your skills with modules in coding, algorithms, and databases.
Information Systems – Learn how data and tech support business decision-making.

Higher/Degree Apprenticeships

Data Analyst – Work and study at the same time in a real data-focused job.
Software Developer – Use your skills to build data-driven applications.
IT Consultant – Solve business problems using data insights.

Employment

Data Technician or Support Roles – Start in entry-level roles and build experience.
IT Support – Use your IT foundation in roles that often involve handling data.

This course equips you with in-demand skills and flexible options—whether you want to go to university, start an apprenticeship, or get straight into work.

Course Details

Exam Board

OCR

Qualification

Level 3

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