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Here is a quick overview of some of the key information for each ITQ. For further information, please click on the qualifications below.
| Qualification name |
QAN number |
QCF credit value | School performance points |
| BCS Level 1 Award (ECDL Essentials) |
500/6226/8 |
9 |
12.5 |
| BCS Level 1 Award | 500/6178/1 | 9 | 12.5 |
| BCS Level 1 Certificate | 500/6276/1 | 13 | 25 |
| BCS Level 1 Diploma | 500/6174/4 | 37 | 75 |
| BCS Level 2 Award | 500/6275/X | 10 | 23 |
| BCS Level 2 Certificate (ECDL Extra) |
500/6242/6 |
16 | 46 |
| BCS Level 2 Certificate |
500/6175/6 | 16 | 46 |
| BCS Level 2 Diploma |
500/6161/6 | 38 | 138 |
| BCS level 2 Diploma (apprenticeship component) | 600/2681/9 | 38 | |
| BCS Level 3 Award | 500/6179/3 | 12 | 42 |
| BCS Level 3 Certificate (ECDL Advanced) |
500/6243/8 | 29 | 105 |
| BCS Level 3 Certificate | 500/6176/8 | 25 | 105 |
| BCS Level 3 Diploma | 500/6386/8 | 39 | 157.5 |
| BCS Level 3 Diploma (apprenticeship component) | 600/2879/8 | 39 |
All ITQs are eligible for funding, For further information on funding, please refer to the following websites:
England
- 14-19 - DfE Section 96
- 19+ - Skills Funding Agency
Wales
Northern Ireland
Quote from a tutor
'We have used BCS for a number of years and there is not another awarding body who compares with the quality of materials or service'. Alison Overington, Tutor