BTEC National Diploma IT Practitioners(Soft/Dev)
BTEC
In Kenton Harrow
Description
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Type
BTEC
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Location
Kenton harrow
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Duration
2 Years
Programming Languages. Students learn Visual Basic, and HTML as part of the course. Learning Resources. Students are provided with various learning and self-study materials that support the programme. All students have free and open access to the Learning Centre to utilise the library computer facilities. Study Skills. As part of Stanmore College's excellent support network, Literacy and Numeracy.
Important information
Government funding available
Facilities
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Start date
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About this course
4 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English. Alternatively, GNVQ Foundation/BTEC First Diploma in a related subject at Merit grade or above plus GCSE English at grade C or above. How long is the course? 2 years, full-time.
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Course programme
Examination Board:EdExcel
ZVBIT3
How long is the course?
2 years, full-time.
Is there an interview?
Yes
What can I progress to?
Higher Education
Employment
The BTEC National Diploma is highly valued by employers and Higher Education. It will aid progression directly into careers in many IT-related disipliners or to professional status through taking a degree or BTEC Higher National at University.
Cost
 £30 approx for textbook plus visits, etc.
Extra Curricular Activities
All students can add to their main programme of study by taking part in a wide range of clubs, groups, societies and courses. Not only are the activities fun, they also develop skills and provide new and fulfilling experiences, as well as enhancing applications to Higher Education and employment.
What is the course about?
The National Diploma for IT particularly suits those wishing to enter employment in the area of ICT. It has a broad spectrum of units to allow students to choose areas in computing in which they can excel and enjoy. The qualification is suitable for those who wish to progress to higher education in either Computer Science or IT related careers, for example IT Support, Web Design, Graphical Animation, Systems Analysis etc.
BTEC National Diploma for ICT Practitioners consists of core units and specialist units studied in two years:Core Units:
·Communication and Employability Skills for IT
·Computer Systems
·Information Systems
·IT Systems Analysis and Design
·Principles of Software Design and Development
·Event Driven Programming
Specialist Units:
·Developing Computer Games
·Digital Graphics and Computers
·E-Commerce
·Computer Animation
·Website Production and Management
·Advanced Database Skills
·Advanced Spreadsheet Skills
·Human Computer Interaction
·Communication Technology
·Principles of Computer Networks
·IT Projects (equivalent to 2 units)
What are the course outcomes?
Programming Languages
Students learn Visual Basic, and HTML as part of the course.
Learning Resources
Students are provided with various learning and self-study materials that support the programme. All students have free and open access to the Learning Centre to utilise the library computer facilities.
Study Skills
As part of Stanmore College's excellent support network, Literacy and Numeracy support is available to any student enrolled on a course, depending on the student's individual needs (determined during induction by an assessment). Support is provided through the Skills for Life Study Plus Programme. Students can attend either one-to-one or group sessions in a friendly, stimulating and supportive environment.
How will you be assessed?
All units are assessed by coursework assignment and requrie students to work to deadlines. Assignments are set internally with external verification by Edexcel.
BTEC National Diploma IT Practitioners(Soft/Dev)