90 Credit Diploma in IT Level 3

Course

In Stockport

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Description

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    Course

  • Location

    Stockport

Information Technology is the future of business and industry and without it very few companies can now exist. Our 90 Credit Diploma is ideal if you are interested in learning about communication and employability skills in IT, computer and information systems before learning the art of communication technologies and programming. You’ll need good maths skills and an interest in digital platforms as this course also introduces you to a range of skills in web production, digital graphics and multimedia design.

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Location

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Stockport (Cheshire)
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Town Centre Campus, Wellington Road South, SK1 3UQ

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Course programme

Course Marketing Title
Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT.

Overview
Information Technology is the future of business and industry and without it very few companies can now exist. Our 90 Credit Diploma is ideal if you are interested in learning about communication and employability skills in IT, computer and information systems before learning the art of communication technologies and programming. You’ll need good maths skills and an interest in digital platforms as this course also introduces you to a range of skills in web production, digital graphics and multimedia design.

Entry Requirements
An interview and assessment to confirm suitability for the course. 4 GCSEs at grades A* - C including English or maths at grade C. If you have successfully complete the Level 2 in Information and Creative Technology or Extended Certificate in Business (Distinction) at Stockport College. This is a one year course that is equivalent to 1.5 A levels. You will complete the 90 Credit Diploma course in your first year, and you can then progress onto our Extended Diploma qualification in your second year, in the same subject. This will help you to attain the optional units required to attain the full 3 A level equivalent qualification in your chosen subject.

Course Duration
One-year, Full-time

Skills and Benefits
You will study various aspects of IT and business-related topics and projects including: Software Design and Development Project, IT Systems Security and Encryption, Business Applications of Social Media, The Impact of Computing. You will also undertake a work placement and visits to IT companies to help you understand how IT is used in Business and industry.

Mandatory Units
Communication and Employability Skills for IT Computer Systems Information Systems

Optional Units
Procedural Programming Controlling Systems Using IT Digital Graphics Computer Animation Computer Game Platforms and Technologies Spreadsheet Modelling

Course Assessment
Assessment is by coursework assignments (including written and practical assignments, presentations, observations and special projects), you are required to work to deadlines for the completion of coursework through classroom based and independent study.

Progression
The qualification and skills acquired during the study programme can be used within the IT sector or in the wider job market to gain employment or apprenticeship in fields such as; Data entry clerk Helpdesk professional IT support technician Network engineer Office equipment service technician Software Developer Systems analyst

Course Fees
For full details please contact the Enquiry Team on 0300 300 0090.

90 Credit Diploma in IT Level 3

Price on request