BTEC Nationals IT (AAQ) Level 3

Unit 1 covers the core building blocks of IT systems, including hardware, software, data transmission, networks and cloud services. You’ll learn how digital devices, operating systems and online systems work, how data is shared and protected, and how IT solutions are chosen to meet real‑world needs. The unit also explores the impact of IT systems on organisations and society, including ethical, legal and security issues — giving you a practical understanding of how IT runs the modern world.