Computing – Level 3

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QF3ITTC

Study method

Full Time

Location(s)

Cannock

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Is this course for you?

This course is ideal if you’re curious, creative, and excited by the world of digital technology. It’s designed for learners who want to explore how software, games, immersive media, and creative digital tools shape the modern world.

You’ll enjoy this course if you:
- Love being creative and want to bring ideas to life through 3D modelling, animation, video, or sound.
- Enjoy solving problems and want to learn how to code, build websites, or create intelligent systems.
- Are fascinated by games, VFX, and immersive technologies like Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.
- Want a hands‑on learning experience, working on real projects using industry‑standard tools.
- Are interested in how technology works—from cyber security to artificial intelligence.
- Like experimenting with new tech, designing digital content, or developing interactive experiences.
- Want to prepare for a future career in digital media, computing, games, or creative technologies.
No matter your starting point—whether you already create digital projects or are just beginning—this course will support you in developing the skills, knowledge, and confidence to progress to higher study or a career in the digital sector.
Required qualifications

4 GCSE’s at a Grade 4 or more including maths and English.
What skills will I develop?

Throughout this course, you will build a broad and industry‑relevant set of digital and creative skills, including:
- 3D Technology
- Programming
- Virtual & Augmented Reality
- Web Development
- Visual Effects (VFX)
- Sound Application
- Game Development
- Cyber Security
- Artificial Intelligence
- Video Recording & Editing
Careers

This course opens the door to a wide range of exciting digital, creative, and technology‑focused careers. With hands‑on experience in programming, 3D design, VFX, cyber security, AI, and immersive media, you’ll be prepared for roles across the modern digital industries.
Work experience

Our dedicated work experience team are here to help and support you in finding a meaningful work experience opportunity.

Recent studies have shown that employers consider work experience to be extremely desirable. Whilst qualifications are hugely important, employers also require candidates to have skills and experience necessary for the workplace.

Preparing you for the working world is very important to us, so that you may be successful in your next step.

Work experience placements provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills; have a better understanding of the industry you want to work in and give you an insight into what it is like to be employed. They can also be great fun and very rewarding and you may even be offered a great reference, a part–time job, holiday working hours, apprenticeships or full-time jobs.

Once you start your course you will be provided with further information about work experience programmes, but it is never too early for you to start thinking about work experience placements and finding an employer who will offer you an opportunity.

Work experience is an opportunity for you to gain experience in your chosen career path in order to develop relevant skills. Equally, it also helps you to acquire employability skills, attitudes and behaviours that are essential for future employment. There will be an opportunity for you to reflect on your performance during work experience and you will receive some form of reference/feedback from the employer.
English and maths

If you have not achieved your intended grade for maths and English, you will have the opportunity to continue studying these at the college.

You will also be developing these skills within your study programme. Some examples of extending your English and maths skills include:

Maths
- Learning how to code using various variable types including integers and floating point numbers
- Working with audio production using BPM measurements and various time signatures
- Using programming logic and maths to complete complex problems
- Working in 3D space (X, Y and Z)
English
- Research skills and essay writing are key attributes that will be used extensively throughout the course.
- Presentation skills will also be sued throughout certain course projects. Therefore, your communication and listening skills will be utilised and enhanced as you progress.
Other important information

N/A.

Is this course for you?
This course is ideal if you’re curious, creative, and excited by the world of digital technology. It’s designed for learners who want to explore how software, games, immersive media, and creative digital tools shape the modern world.

You’ll enjoy this course if you:
- Love being creative and want to bring ideas to life through 3D modelling, animation, video, or sound.
- Enjoy solving problems and want to learn how to code, build websites, or create intelligent systems.
- Are fascinated by games, VFX, and immersive technologies like Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.
- Want a hands‑on learning experience, working on real projects using industry‑standard tools.
- Are interested in how technology works—from cyber security to artificial intelligence.
- Like experimenting with new tech, designing digital content, or developing interactive experiences.
- Want to prepare for a future career in digital media, computing, games, or creative technologies.
No matter your starting point—whether you already create digital projects or are just beginning—this course will support you in developing the skills, knowledge, and confidence to progress to higher study or a career in the digital sector.
Required qualifications

4 GCSE’s at a Grade 4 or more including maths and English.
What skills will I develop?
Throughout this course, you will build a broad and industry‑relevant set of digital and creative skills, including:
- 3D Technology
- Programming
- Virtual & Augmented Reality
- Web Development
- Visual Effects (VFX)
- Sound Application
- Game Development
- Cyber Security
- Artificial Intelligence
- Video Recording & Editing
Careers

This course opens the door to a wide range of exciting digital, creative, and technology‑focused careers. With hands‑on experience in programming, 3D design, VFX, cyber security, AI, and immersive media, you’ll be prepared for roles across the modern digital industries.
Work experience

Our dedicated work experience team are here to help and support you in finding a meaningful work experience opportunity.

Recent studies have shown that employers consider work experience to be extremely desirable. Whilst qualifications are hugely important, employers also require candidates to have skills and experience necessary for the workplace.

Preparing you for the working world is very important to us, so that you may be successful in your next step.

Work experience placements provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills; have a better understanding of the industry you want to work in and give you an insight into what it is like to be employed. They can also be great fun and very rewarding and you may even be offered a great reference, a part–time job, holiday working hours, apprenticeships or full-time jobs.

Once you start your course you will be provided with further information about work experience programmes, but it is never too early for you to start thinking about work experience placements and finding an employer who will offer you an opportunity.

Work experience is an opportunity for you to gain experience in your chosen career path in order to develop relevant skills. Equally, it also helps you to acquire employability skills, attitudes and behaviours that are essential for future employment. There will be an opportunity for you to reflect on your performance during work experience and you will receive some form of reference/feedback from the employer.
English and maths
If you have not achieved your intended grade for maths and English, you will have the opportunity to continue studying these at the college.

You will also be developing these skills within your study programme. Some examples of extending your English and maths skills include:

Maths
- Learning how to code using various variable types including integers and floating point numbers
- Working with audio production using BPM measurements and various time signatures
- Using programming logic and maths to complete complex problems
- Working in 3D space (X, Y and Z)
English
- Research skills and essay writing are key attributes that will be used extensively throughout the course.
- Presentation skills will also be sued throughout certain course projects. Therefore, your communication and listening skills will be utilised and enhanced as you progress.
Other important information

N/A.

Testimonials

“This course is a brilliant opportunity to build on existing computing skills, to learn new software's and to set yourself up for a career in computing.”

Adam Cross

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Computing UAL Level 3 (LE3)

Cannock College

Start Date: September

Code: QCF3ITTC-Y1

Full Time: 35 Weeks

Day(s): Usually 3-4 days per week

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Computing – Level 3

Is this course for you?

Required qualifications

What skills will I develop?

Careers

Work experience

English and maths

Other important information

Testimonials

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Computing UAL Level 3 (LE3)