The BTEC Firsts for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Practitioners have been developed in the IT sector to focus on:
• providing opportunities for employees working in ICT to achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 vocationally specific qualification
• providing opportunities for learners to gain a nationally recognised vocationally specific qualification to enter employment in the IT sector or to progress to higher education vocational qualifications such as the Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National for IT Practitioners.
• providing opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life.

Entry Requirements

Students must have at least 4 GCSEs at grades D including Maths or a relevant/equivalent Level 1 qualification. This could be a BTEC Introductory Diploma, a City and Guilds qualification, an NVQ Level 1, a GNVQ Foundation or relevant work experience.